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DK11 LOD

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,795 mi
Last recorded106,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 LOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,555 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mud Guard missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2018 64,552 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mud Guard missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,821 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 32,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DK11 LOD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK11 LOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK11 LOD registered?

DK11 LOD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is DK11 LOD safe to buy?

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