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BU11 RPE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,893 mi
Last recorded75,893 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 RPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,773 miles

advise n/s/ wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,752 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,094 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 60,779 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,766 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,682 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (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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BU11 RPE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU11 RPE, 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 BU11 RPE registered?

BU11 RPE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is BU11 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 RPE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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