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VO21 LCJ

2021 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,822 mi
Last recorded20,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO21 LCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 20,822 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 20,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 11,646 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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VO21 LCJ is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 5,000cc 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 VO21 LCJ, 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 VO21 LCJ registered?

VO21 LCJ is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2021.

Is VO21 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO21 LCJ 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.

Does VO21 LCJ have outstanding finance?

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