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AD60 XHH

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD60 XHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,823 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 95,567 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on o/s door step

Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,171 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

heavy corrosion on o/s door step

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (Front) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,390 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox rear area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 87,337 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox rear area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,729 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder (BORDERLINE)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,029 miles

rear number plate obscured by ladder

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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AD60 XHH is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD60 XHH, 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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What year was AD60 XHH registered?

AD60 XHH is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is AD60 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD60 XHH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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