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Y21 JGP

2017 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Defender29,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 JGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

underside covered in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2024 67,072 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2024 40,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,501 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2023 35,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight seep front hub seals

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,710 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Starting to de laminate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 23,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 65,033 miles

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 17,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,512 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,616 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,583 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front slight leak hub seal

Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,202 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub leaking (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front slight leak hub seal

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,050 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

diff lock light illuminated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt attached to axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

diff lock light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,796 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper ends split

osf hub seal leaking

rear differential mounting ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,961 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr back plate slightly damaged

osf hub seal slight leak

osr wheel slight bind

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,962 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 57,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Radiator in poor condition

Slight brake bind on near side rear

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,009 miles

Slight fray on near side front seat belt

Fail 14 Mar 2008 54,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,780 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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Y21 JGP is a 2017 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 29,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y21 JGP, 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 9 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y21 JGP registered?

Y21 JGP is a 2017 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 2017.

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