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AO11 SXU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,141 mi
Last recorded61,141 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 42,793 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,489 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,982 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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AO11 SXU 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 92.3%.

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 AO11 SXU, 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 AO11 SXU registered?

AO11 SXU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is AO11 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 SXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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