CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU11 MUB

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,397 mi
Last recorded88,397 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 MUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 86,252 miles

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

slight oil leak front hub n/s/f

Fail 30 May 2025 86,228 miles

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak front hub n/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2024 82,794 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub oil seal slight weapage of oil

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2023 79,573 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub oil seal slight oil/grease weep age

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2022 76,179 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside,front and rear walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 71,505 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED headlights fitted have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED headlights fitted have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,650 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high 3-0 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high 3-0 (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 65,615 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,048 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 21,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU11 MUB is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU11 MUB, 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 MUB?

You can check the full history of DU11 MUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU11 MUB registered?

DU11 MUB is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is DU11 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU11 MUB shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU11 MUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU11 MUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.