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DN11 LNC

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,491 mi
Last recorded48,491 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 LNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,491 miles

all four tyres out of shape

brake pipes covered in grease

front number plate faded

underside undersealed

winch bumper fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 48,133 miles

all four tyres are out of shape

brake pipes covered in grease

front number plate

winch bumper fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,609 miles

all four tyres are starting to go out of shape

brake pipes covered in grease

front number plate discoloured

slight oil leaks

winch bumper fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,749 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

front number plate discoloured

front bumper !!

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,185 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,567 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))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hub seal damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 31,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,855 miles

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

Rear diff damp with oil

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper has alarge winch on it

Pass 30 May 2014 20,591 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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DN11 LNC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN11 LNC, 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 DN11 LNC registered?

DN11 LNC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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