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B11 SML

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,285 mi
Last recorded37,285 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 37,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 36,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 35,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 34,320 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 30,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 28,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,737 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 15,812 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 SML is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B11 SML, 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 B11 SML registered?

B11 SML is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is B11 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 SML shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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