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R10 NLW

2021 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 NLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,422 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 72,421 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,551 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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R10 NLW is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 1,999cc 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 R10 NLW, 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 R10 NLW registered?

R10 NLW is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2021.

Is R10 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 NLW 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.

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