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EV02 LOG

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,940 mi
Last recorded165,940 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 LOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 161,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 157,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 157,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 140,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 129,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser bar across front axle [bush as marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lots of oil on and around propshaft brake drum

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,992 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lots of oil on and around propshaft brake drum

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,365 miles

Towbar component insecure steady brackets not bolted to chassis (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,405 miles

Damage to front number plates

Damage to o/s/r indicator lens some bulbs to both rear indicators not working

Play in rear shockabsorbers lower bushes

Removed objects from windscreen prior to test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,405 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake fluid level between min / max

Damage to front number plates

Damage to o/s/r indicator lens some bulbs to both rear indicators not working

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in rear shockabsorbers lower bushes

Removed objects from windscreen prior to test

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,970 miles

carried out brake test using tapley meter. due to being 4 wheel drive and transmission park brake

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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EV02 LOG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EV02 LOG, 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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EV02 LOG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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