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BE04 EVS

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE04 EVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 16,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 16,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 16,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 14,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 9,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 1,411 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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BE04 EVS is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BE04 EVS, 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

How do I check the history of BE04 EVS?

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What year was BE04 EVS registered?

BE04 EVS is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is BE04 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE04 EVS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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