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BE11 DXD

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,669 mi
Last recorded41,669 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 DXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 41,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 35,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 19,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,249 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 16,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 10,146 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 10,146 miles

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

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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BE11 DXD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 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 BE11 DXD, 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 10 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 BE11 DXD?

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What year was BE11 DXD registered?

BE11 DXD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is BE11 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE11 DXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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