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111 LEX

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,618 mi
Last recorded40,618 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 LEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,618 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 40,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front jet broken (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower shock bushes worn

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight transmission oil leaks

Steering damper bushes worn and contaminated with oil

Turbo pipe rubbing on steering column shaft

Fail 30 Jul 2025 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,294 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,826 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,336 miles

both rear shock absorbers top bushes worn but no movement

Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,926 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in a frame ball joint

Fail 10 Nov 2017 23,926 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in a frame ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,635 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,799 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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111 LEX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 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 111 LEX, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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111 LEX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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