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LOU 11S

2020 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Defender31,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 11S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 39,698 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,346 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 33,660 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 33,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,585 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside general corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 26,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,578 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint leaking grease from seal

Offside Axle swivel joint leaking grease from seal

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 21,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,000 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 20,000 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,918 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

slight leak osf and nsf swivel seals

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Nov 2013 15,780 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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LOU 11S is a 2020 Land Rover Defender in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 31,069 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 LOU 11S, 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 6 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LOU 11S registered?

LOU 11S is a 2020 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2020.

Is LOU 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOU 11S shows 18 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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