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N21 JNP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,769 mi
Last recorded56,769 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 JNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,769 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around entire tread causing the tread to start breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around inner and outer side walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 52,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 52,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***Both*** N/S blade defective & O/S wiper not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 49,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Jagged edges exposed at centre (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 46,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 46,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted OS badly corroded with jagged edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,858 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 43,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,215 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 38,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 34,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 16,432 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,698 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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N21 JNP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 N21 JNP, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N21 JNP registered?

N21 JNP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is N21 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 JNP shows 21 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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