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DU11 FTT

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,524 mi
Last recorded33,524 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 FTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 33,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 33,017 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 31,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 31,075 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 31,075 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 21,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DU11 FTT is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU11 FTT, 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

How do I check the history of DU11 FTT?

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What year was DU11 FTT registered?

DU11 FTT is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is DU11 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU11 FTT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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