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AK11 LGY

2011 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,382 mi
Last recorded81,382 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 LGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 81,382 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 78,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,927 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 66,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,045 miles

noise from gearbox area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,577 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,983 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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AK11 LGY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK11 LGY, 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 AK11 LGY registered?

AK11 LGY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AK11 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 LGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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