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DA60 NBM

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,074 mi
Last recorded37,074 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 NBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 37,074 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 37,074 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 33,631 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,751 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 29,874 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,877 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel joint/Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 27,877 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel joint/Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads on low front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,399 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 18,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 15,121 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 15,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 12,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 9,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 9,015 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 4,793 miles

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

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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DA60 NBM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA60 NBM, 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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DA60 NBM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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