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AF11 MXK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,776 mi
Last recorded77,776 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 MXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,264 miles

A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + ball joint dust cover is deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Panhard rod bushes worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 68,258 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + ball joint dust cover is deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Panhard rod bushes worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + boot deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt (front of front) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top + bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 64,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + boot deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt (front of front) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top + bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR + OSR (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm + ball joint dust cover deteriorated allowing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR + OSR (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm ball joint has slight play + boot slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,692 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,979 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,899 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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AF11 MXK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF11 MXK, 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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AF11 MXK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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