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Y3 SJO

2021 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,064 mi
Last recorded72,064 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 46,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 46,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,800 miles

Offside Front inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 38,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 27,995 miles

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

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 19 Feb 2018 27,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2017 18,935 miles

Front Oil leak front diff seal ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 10,911 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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Y3 SJO is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y3 SJO, 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 Y3 SJO registered?

Y3 SJO is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2021.

Is Y3 SJO safe to buy?

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