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DS 8636

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,641 mi
Last recorded15,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8636
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,641 miles

Front Bumper panel corroded.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 15,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 14,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 13,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 12,954 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside of vehicle bit muddy

Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,787 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 10,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 8,591 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly torn but doesn't affect vision

Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,748 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 5,781 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle at time of test none testable item

high level/ 3rd brake light unit inoperative at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2014 4,274 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted (none testable item)

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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DS 8636 is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS 8636, 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 DS 8636 registered?

DS 8636 is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is DS 8636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8636 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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