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SM23 NLJ

2023 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,234 mi
Last recorded52,234 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto29,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM23 NLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender Hard Top D MHEV Auto
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 52,234 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 2,775 vehicles.

92.1%
Pass Rate
9,324
Miles/Year
2,775
On UK Roads
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SM23 NLJ is a 2023 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2023 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 29,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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What year was SM23 NLJ registered?

SM23 NLJ is a 2023 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto, first registered on 7 June 2023.

Is SM23 NLJ safe to buy?

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