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DN60 LZF

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN60 LZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,173 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 85,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,192 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing Body mounting nut missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,168 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,236 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Triangular bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Triangular bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,604 miles

offside front seatbelt twisted

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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DN60 LZF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DN60 LZF, 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 DN60 LZF registered?

DN60 LZF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2011.

Is DN60 LZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN60 LZF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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