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A3 PRE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,451 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,138 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A3 PRE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A3 PRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 PRE registered?

A3 PRE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is A3 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PRE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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