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21 RKR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,079 mi
Last recorded21,079 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 RKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 20,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 20,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 20,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 18,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 18,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 17,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 16,991 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 16,177 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 16,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights on (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights on (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,200 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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21 RKR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 21 RKR, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 21 RKR?

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What year was 21 RKR registered?

21 RKR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is 21 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 RKR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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