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ET11 GVK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,479 mi
Last recorded88,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 GVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,479 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,715 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,667 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,654 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,649 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 29,606 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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ET11 GVK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET11 GVK, 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 ET11 GVK registered?

ET11 GVK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is ET11 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET11 GVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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