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96 LW

2021 Land Rover Defender Hse Auto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,382 mi
Last recorded48,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Land Rover Defender Hse Auto30,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 LW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender Hse Auto
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 48,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 48,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 43,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,773 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender Hse Auto?

Based on 532 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
7,333
Miles/Year
193
On UK Roads
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96 LW is a 2021 Land Rover Defender Hse Auto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Land Rover Defender Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 30,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was 96 LW registered?

96 LW is a 2021 Land Rover Defender Hse Auto, first registered on 29 January 2021.

Is 96 LW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 LW 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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