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YE21 MTO

2021 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,913 mi
Last recorded48,913 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender28,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE21 MTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 48,894 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,938 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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YE21 MTO is a 2021 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE21 MTO, 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 YE21 MTO registered?

YE21 MTO is a 2021 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2021.

Is YE21 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE21 MTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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