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BN71 ELO

2021 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,227 mi
Last recorded21,227 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN71 ELO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 21,227 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2025 7,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 379 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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BN71 ELO is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2021 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 28,385 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 BN71 ELO, 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 5 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN71 ELO?

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What year was BN71 ELO registered?

BN71 ELO is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2021.

Is BN71 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN71 ELO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN71 ELO have outstanding finance?

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