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8 DRS

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,952 mi
Last recorded14,952 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,439 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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8 DRS is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 DRS, 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 8 DRS registered?

8 DRS is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is 8 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 DRS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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