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56 AB

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,646 mi
Last recorded33,646 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 AB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 33,646 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 32,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,632 miles

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

chip in windscreen

engine coolant level low

Pass 5 Oct 2017 21,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,087 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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56 AB is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 56 AB, 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 56 AB registered?

56 AB is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is 56 AB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 AB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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