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DG11 XCE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,418 mi
Last recorded11,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 XCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 11,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 9,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 8,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 8,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 8,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 7,571 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 7,571 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer door handle broken away from door

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 7,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 7,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 6,753 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 6,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 6,357 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 6,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 5,746 miles

Drivers outer door handle loose

Pass 16 May 2017 5,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 4,345 miles

Emissions too low to detect

Fail 18 May 2016 4,345 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions too low to detect

Pass 13 May 2015 3,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 2,807 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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DG11 XCE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG11 XCE, 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 DG11 XCE registered?

DG11 XCE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is DG11 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 XCE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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