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DF11 DEF

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,497 mi
Last recorded21,497 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 21,497 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 21,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 20,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,840 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 19,840 miles

Coil spring insecure All 4 (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 2 May 2017 18,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,959 miles

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

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

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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DF11 DEF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF11 DEF, 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 DF11 DEF registered?

DF11 DEF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DF11 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 DEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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