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YT60 AXJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,980 mi
Last recorded54,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT60 AXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 54,980 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside on the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 48,641 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside on the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,731 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,603 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 39,601 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,275 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 34,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease and wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

sport springs fitted all round

Fail 16 Sep 2020 30,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease and wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

sport springs fitted all round

Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,319 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,877 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 20,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,069 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,511 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 14,511 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,241 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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YT60 AXJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT60 AXJ, 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 YT60 AXJ registered?

YT60 AXJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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The MOT history for YT60 AXJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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