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36 LAE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 LAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 48,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 40,935 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 40,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 36,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen washers need adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 17,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 13,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 12,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 5,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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36 LAE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 36 LAE, 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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What year was 36 LAE registered?

36 LAE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is 36 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 36 LAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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