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AJ11 OAO

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,291 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 91,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,933 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reversing lamp damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2014 24,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reversing lamp damaged

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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AJ11 OAO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ11 OAO, 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 AJ11 OAO registered?

AJ11 OAO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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