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D5 SAP

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,479 mi
Last recorded146,479 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 146,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 145,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 140,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 136,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 135,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 131,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 May 2015 71,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2015 71,021 miles

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 2 May 2014 38,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers faultly dont stop when turned on

Pass 2 May 2014 38,900 miles

wipers faultly dont stop when turned on

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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D5 SAP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D5 SAP, 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

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What year was D5 SAP registered?

D5 SAP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is D5 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 SAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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