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FD11 HUO

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 HUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,012 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,180 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,595 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,867 miles

Highline Brake Bulb Not Working

Fail 9 Jul 2015 36,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,475 miles

smoke test too low to detect (DPF)

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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FD11 HUO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 FD11 HUO, 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 FD11 HUO registered?

FD11 HUO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is FD11 HUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 HUO 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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