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2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 MY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 59,789 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking Breather pipe leaking (perished) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 58,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 55,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,936 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,380 miles

engine and under covers fitted

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2019 45,373 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine and under covers fitted

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,049 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,644 miles

Rear slight oil leak(rear diff. pinion seal)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 30,644 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,045 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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111 MY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 111 MY, 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 MY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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