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WJ60 HGY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 HGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,696 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 45,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,962 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape

fuel tank damp

Fail 26 Sep 2023 40,950 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre out of shape

fuel tank damp

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 28,100 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,333 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,421 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 19,419 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,971 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WJ60 HGY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ60 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ60 HGY registered?

WJ60 HGY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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