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D9 ODJ

2021 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,503 mi
Last recorded66,503 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ODJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 58,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 32,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 53,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 32,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 32,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,644 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Ball joint at steering box end of draglink (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 31,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Ball joint at steering box end of draglink (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,551 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 28,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 26,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 24,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,106 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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D9 ODJ is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D9 ODJ, 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

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What year was D9 ODJ registered?

D9 ODJ is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2021.

Is D9 ODJ safe to buy?

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