2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto 5.0L Petrol · WP71 GAU
2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto (5.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 22,261 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER V8 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WP71 GAU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 22,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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WP71 GAU Mileage History
- 04/09/202415,008 mi
- 03/09/202518,439 mi+3,431 mi
- 11/05/202622,261 mi+3,822 mi
Average of roughly 4,315 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
WP71 GAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto (WP71 GAU) between September 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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