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EK11 LKD

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 110,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 105,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,588 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 104,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,100 miles

All Suspension bushings and Boot Covers Covered In Other Materials

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Other MateriaL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 102,095 miles

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

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

All Suspension bushings and Boot Covers Covered In Other Materials

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Other MateriaL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,874 miles

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,499 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,499 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play in king pin. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 51,120 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,413 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,413 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK11 LKD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK11 LKD, 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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EK11 LKD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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