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FE11 ZHF

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 ZHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 123,965 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 117,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 111,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 111,494 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps - no recognizable patterns emitted (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Drop-arm loose on splines (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 104,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle control arm, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle control arm, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,166 miles

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 95,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,029 miles

Offside Front swivel joint worn and slightly leaking

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 88,029 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front swivel joint worn and slightly leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,612 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 74,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,427 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,886 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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FE11 ZHF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE11 ZHF, 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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FE11 ZHF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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