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EK11 LLE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,905 mi
Last recorded54,905 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 54,901 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,867 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 41,867 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,576 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 18 Jan 2022 36,449 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 11,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 9,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 5,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,069 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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EK11 LLE 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 78.6%.

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 EK11 LLE, 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

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What year was EK11 LLE registered?

EK11 LLE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is EK11 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 LLE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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