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WJ60 TKV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,216 mi
Last recorded78,216 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged the plastic cover loose at the clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 71,172 miles

Fuel pipe leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 63,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,150 miles

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion but not excessive within a prescribed area at time of test.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion but not excessive within a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,086 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 51,086 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,594 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 25,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,585 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 12,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,792 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 TKV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ60 TKV registered?

WJ60 TKV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is WJ60 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ60 TKV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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