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F3 PDL

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 PDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 61,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 61,101 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Differential/Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes under the bonnet in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 59,270 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 33,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,366 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 29,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 24,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,989 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,183 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 20,183 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 16,034 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F3 PDL is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F3 PDL, 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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F3 PDL is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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