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F24 JET

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 JET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 93,743 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,753 miles

Offside d.r.l light out

Fail 28 Jul 2022 86,750 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside d.r.l light out

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,612 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 50,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,343 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 33,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F24 JET is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F24 JET, 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 F24 JET registered?

F24 JET is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is F24 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for F24 JET shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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