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BA58 RCS

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,378 mi
Last recorded45,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA58 RCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside Front Hub leaking oil

underbody is corroded not excessive

Fail 23 Jul 2025 45,372 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no 33mm cap between groups of characters (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Hub leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside Front Hub leaking oil

underbody is corroded not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2024 45,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hub leaking oil.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Hub leaking oil.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 43,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIGHT SCORING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS LIGHT SCORING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,471 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 42,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,064 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,887 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 37,887 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,882 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 33,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,519 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 28,519 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside 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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BA58 RCS is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc 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 BA58 RCS, 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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BA58 RCS is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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