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AU11 OVW

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 47,545 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 47,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 47,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 47,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 47,082 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,612 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 46,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,262 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 33,262 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,058 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing but operation not impared

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 16,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU11 OVW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU11 OVW, 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 AU11 OVW registered?

AU11 OVW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is AU11 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 OVW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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