MOT Status
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188,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working jet blocked (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front oil leak from front diff seal
Rear oil leak from diff rear seal
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front oil leak from front diff seal
Rear oil leak from diff rear seal
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers slightly torn / o/s front inner hub seal slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF11 MBX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BF11 MBX, 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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What year was BF11 MBX registered?
BF11 MBX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2011.
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The MOT history for BF11 MBX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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