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LX71 BUP

2021 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,723 mi
Last recorded12,723 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX71 BUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 12,723 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 10,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim at join to bumper cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 10,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim at join to bumper cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted PRS, at join to wheel arch, applied tape to mask sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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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LX71 BUP is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX71 BUP, 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 LX71 BUP registered?

LX71 BUP is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2021.

Is LX71 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX71 BUP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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