CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU11 VFA

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,869 mi
Last recorded37,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 37,869 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower steering drop arm has slight wear in ball joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp has lens repair tape over damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower steering drop arm has slight wear in ball joint

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp has lens repair tape over damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,338 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 33,033 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 33,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 30,856 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp has damage

Fail 21 Jul 2022 30,856 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp has damage

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,384 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog Lamp Lens Damaged But Been Made Good

Some Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,164 miles

Front Number Plate Has Some Damage

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen Has Some Minor Chips

Fail 10 Aug 2020 28,164 miles

Front Number Plate Has Some Damage

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Been Made Good (Lens Tape) (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen Has Some Minor Chips

Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,030 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 25,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 12,195 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU11 VFA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VFA, 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

How do I check the history of AU11 VFA?

You can check the full history of AU11 VFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU11 VFA registered?

AU11 VFA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AU11 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 VFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU11 VFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU11 VFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.