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B11 BFG

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,295 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 92,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes... (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,208 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both front... (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes... (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,131 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,131 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,375 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 88,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,177 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,556 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,374 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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B11 BFG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B11 BFG, 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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B11 BFG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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