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A8 MOV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,927 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,217 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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A8 MOV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A8 MOV, 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 A8 MOV registered?

A8 MOV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is A8 MOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MOV shows 13 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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