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JWM 1

2021 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,775 mi
Last recorded49,775 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWM 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,775 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 2,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 1,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 48,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,466 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r bump stop rubber perished slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt fitted under seat cover very difficult to assess belt

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak Leaking at sector shaft (2.2.D.2e)

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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JWM 1 is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JWM 1, 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.

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What year was JWM 1 registered?

JWM 1 is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2021.

Is JWM 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWM 1 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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