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11 SWX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,750 mi
Last recorded64,750 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 64,750 miles

Front hub seals weeping

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 64,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,521 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,260 miles

off side hub leakimg gear oil

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 122,862 miles

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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11 SWX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 11 SWX, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 11 SWX?

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What year was 11 SWX registered?

11 SWX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is 11 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 SWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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