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AO11 SYC

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,192 mi
Last recorded48,192 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,192 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,313 miles

rear cross member becoming corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 44,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear cross member becoming corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,197 miles

rear exhaust flange becoming deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,814 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 37,787 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 32,577 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 32,575 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,499 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 21,678 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,681 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,462 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 SYC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO11 SYC, 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 AO11 SYC registered?

AO11 SYC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is AO11 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 SYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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