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EF60 FGA

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,505 mi
Last recorded35,505 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 FGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 31,029 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 30,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Steering damper. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking pipe joints (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Mud flap insecure due to corrotion.

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

Offside Front Front axel swivel slightly leaking.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp lens damaged.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,405 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 29,405 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 27,629 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,735 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 25,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,161 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 19,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 16,299 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 12,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 9,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 7,072 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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EF60 FGA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EF60 FGA, 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 EF60 FGA registered?

EF60 FGA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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