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85 OS

2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A45,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 OS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 97,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 97,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,300 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 80,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 60,081 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A?

Based on 1,326 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
9,960
Miles/Year
665
On UK Roads
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85 OS is a 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 45,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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85 OS is a 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A, first registered on 3 September 2021.

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