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DU61 XMG

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 XMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower coulmn uj (2.2.2 (c))

slight play steering damper bush

Pass 11 Apr 2025 106,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 106,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure upper section of spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 101,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering damper bush

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,588 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play steering damper bush

Fail 8 Apr 2022 98,588 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play steering damper bush

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 87,246 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 87,201 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,791 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,791 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,969 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 75,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,622 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DU61 XMG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU61 XMG, 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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DU61 XMG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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