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A12 RHT

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,801 mi
Last recorded78,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,552 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,094 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 64,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,415 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 44,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,772 miles

O/S/F swivel hub seal has slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,152 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 21,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A12 RHT is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 RHT, 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 A12 RHT registered?

A12 RHT is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is A12 RHT safe to buy?

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