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SM21 BZD

2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,765 mi
Last recorded97,765 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A44,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM21 BZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender Hard Top SE D MHEV A
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 97,765 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake ware indicator illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2025 75,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A?

Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 1,408 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
10,249
Miles/Year
1,408
On UK Roads
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SM21 BZD is a 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A in Blue 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 Hard Top SE D MHEV A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 44,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was SM21 BZD registered?

SM21 BZD is a 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A, first registered on 6 May 2021.

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