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AU11 VGM

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,157 mi
Last recorded28,157 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 28,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 24,107 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 19,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 18,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VGM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU11 VGM, 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 AU11 VGM registered?

AU11 VGM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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