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YE60 XKA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 XKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 141,340 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes corroded close to excessive (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various places, getting close to excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in steering damper bush

rear axle corroded and has slight leak diff area

Fail 13 Nov 2025 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes corroded close to excessive (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various places, getting close to excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in steering damper bush

rear axle corroded and has slight leak diff area

Pass 20 Nov 2024 137,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 137,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,932 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,578 miles

Fuel tank breather hose cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 80,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,757 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,320 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,401 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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YE60 XKA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE60 XKA, 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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YE60 XKA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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