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FE61 KLF

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 KLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,784 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,328 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,362 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper insecure winch bolts loose or missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture snapped (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

number plate light dim

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,453 miles

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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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FE61 KLF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE61 KLF, 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 FE61 KLF registered?

FE61 KLF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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