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B3 PFR

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,275 mi
Last recorded165,275 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 165,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,971 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 143,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,499 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,982 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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B3 PFR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B3 PFR, 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 B3 PFR registered?

B3 PFR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is B3 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PFR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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