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3827 R

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,267 mi
Last recorded49,267 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3827 R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,267 miles

both front coil springs slight corroded

both rear coil springs slight corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 49,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front coil springs slight corroded

both rear coil springs slight corroded

hand brake performance just in specification recommend adjustment

Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 45,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,822 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 42,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,376 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 34,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 33,409 miles

Front Bumper bent.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four. ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 33,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by roof ladder. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper bent.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four. ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,354 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front engine coolant level low but still visible in header tank

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 31,354 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front engine coolant level low but still visible in header tank

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,930 miles

headlight adjuster in vehicle set to zero and aim set correctly

Fail 9 Nov 2016 29,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight adjuster in vehicle set to zero and aim set correctly

Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,117 miles

oil leak from rear differential

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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3827 R is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 3827 R, 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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3827 R is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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