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WJ60 XAX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 XAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,541 miles

both rear tyres perishing

chassis getting corroded in several places

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

front axle near limit of corrosion in places

Fail 5 Jun 2026 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system in engine bay area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

chassis getting corroded in several places

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

front axle near limit of corrosion in places

Fail 28 Apr 2026 82,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting point on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area at rear of wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe midway along (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm front bushes cracking / perishing and semi detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis getting corroded in many areas

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

front axle nearing limit of corrosion in several places

Pass 14 May 2025 78,957 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle on corrosion limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle on corrosion limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

service brake performance only just met

Fail 13 May 2025 78,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle on corrosion limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle on corrosion limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

service brake performance only just met

Pass 22 May 2024 76,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 76,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

service brake requirement only just met, service or adjustment may be required

under body corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 74,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 74,077 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 72,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,094 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,564 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 61,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,427 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 33,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 25,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,764 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 XAX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 XAX, 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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WJ60 XAX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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