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AX11 MEN

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 MEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 60,890 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,253 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 30,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,175 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 22,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,516 miles

all four brake discs corroded

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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AX11 MEN is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX11 MEN, 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 AX11 MEN registered?

AX11 MEN is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is AX11 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX11 MEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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