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WK60 UPC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK60 UPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 116,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Bulkhead securing lower bracket (bolt on) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Central outer bod mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis holed in front of fuel filter housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross member both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top axle pivot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Anti roll bar attachments on axle (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Spring mounts on axle (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,148 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in stabilizer arm prescribed area

corrosion in chassis sections

Fail 7 Dec 2023 115,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle stabilizer arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle stabilizer arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in chassis sections front and rear

Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,407 miles

Rear corrosion in both trailing arm front prescribed areas

Rear corrosion in chassis sections

Fail 6 Dec 2022 110,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded union into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion in both trailing arm front prescribed areas

Rear corrosion in chassis sections

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,478 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 101,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,353 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,579 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall condition

Fail 23 Oct 2018 92,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall condition

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,418 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,883 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

condition of nearside door mirror glass

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,546 miles

wipers not self parking

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers not self parking

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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WK60 UPC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WK60 UPC, 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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WK60 UPC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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