2011 Land Rover Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 319 MOT tests analysed for the 2011 Land Rover Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 80.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (78.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 25.4% in the 120-150k group versus 13.6% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.8% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 22 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 20 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.3% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 7 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 7 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.5% | 75 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.9% | 73 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.7% | 50 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 11.0% | 35 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 44 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 77 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 86 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 25.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 73 | 20.5% |
| 2023 | 65 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | 58 | 19.0% |
| 2025 | 54 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Unclassified
Before buying a 2011 Land Rover Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (7.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Land Rover Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 319 2011 Land Rover Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Land Rover Unclassified?
Brakes, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.9%).
Does the 2011 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 30-60k band to 25.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 319 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.