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YB15 ZVM

2021 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,397 mi
Last recorded25,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 ZVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 25,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2026 25,389 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All indicators show continuous light and not flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 20,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 20,074 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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YB15 ZVM is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB15 ZVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB15 ZVM registered?

YB15 ZVM is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is YB15 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB15 ZVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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