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FV21 HFU

2021 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV21 HFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,174 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 78,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 51,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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FV21 HFU is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FV21 HFU, 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 FV21 HFU registered?

FV21 HFU is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2021.

Is FV21 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV21 HFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV21 HFU have outstanding finance?

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