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BX11 AJO

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,455 mi
Last recorded113,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 AJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,455 miles

All Wheels corroded

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting pate to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing, seal retaining plate corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door aperture, behind the exterior panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 113,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In the door aperture, behind the exterior cover. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door aperture, behind the exterior panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,814 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 108,814 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 104,374 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ns (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,442 miles

High level brake lamp not working.

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,525 miles

All wheels corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 94,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad also wearing un-even (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

All wheels corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,882 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 83,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,762 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes on front crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,943 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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BX11 AJO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX11 AJO, 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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BX11 AJO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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