2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Defender 90 Hard Top models manufactured in 2011, based on 515 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top has an MOT pass rate of 78.8% based on 515 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,136 miles on the odometer. With a 21.2% failure rate, the 2011 Defender 90 Hard Top is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 7.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 4.1%. Tyres follows at 3.1%.
Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Defender 90 Hard Top page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 7.6% | 39 |
| 2 | Driver's View Of The Road | 4.1% | 21 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.1% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.7% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 7 |
| 7 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.4% | 2 |
| 8 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.4% | 2 |
| 9 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.2% | 1 |
| 10 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 32,136 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 2.36 | 7.6% | 39 |
| Visibility | 1.27 | 4.1% | 21 |
| Tyres | 0.97 | 3.1% | 16 |
| Suspension | 0.85 | 2.7% | 14 |
| Brakes | 0.79 | 2.5% | 13 |
| Steering | 0.42 | 1.4% | 7 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.12 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 0.12 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.06 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Body & Structure | 0.06 | 0.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top has an MOT pass rate of 78.8% based on 515 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,136 miles on the odometer. With a 21.2% failure rate, the 2011 Defender 90 Hard Top is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 32,136 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 7.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 7.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Driver's View of the Road — 4.1% of failures
Driver's View of the Road issues account for 4.1% of MOT failures on 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Tyres — 3.1% of failures
Tyres issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.