Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · J3 RDW

J3 RDW

2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2011. Recorded mileage 84,359 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2011
MOT Status
Valid until 31/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
84,359 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
2402cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

Most recent MOT (28 May 2026) – The vehicle passed the test at 84 359 mi, but the same day a separate MOT recorded a failure for the same mileage. Both records list a number of defects, the most serious being worn brake pads, corroded brake pipe, tyre damage and several corrosion‑related suspension items. Recurring pattern – Every MOT since 2024 shows the same groups of issues: Corroded front and rear coil springs, and rear anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints with play. Nearside front inner brake pipe and near‑side front tyre approaching or below the legal tread depth. Off‑side front seat‑belt webbing frayed. Off‑side rear brake pad thin, rear brake discs pitted, and off‑side front tyre showing cracking. Shock‑absorber bushes increasingly described as “excessively worn” on the rear side (2026) after only “slightly worn” in 2024. These items are all safety‑related and suggest progressive corrosion and wear rather than isolated, one‑off faults. Trend – The defect list has grown from a handful of minor items in 2024 to multiple failures in 2025 and 2026. The pattern is clearly worsening rather than stabilising.

J3 RDW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
  • 84,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for J3RDW

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

J3 RDW Mileage History

  1. 31/05/202480,491 mi
  2. 30/05/202582,359 mi+1,868 mi
  3. 02/06/202582,359 mi
  4. 28/05/202684,359 mi+2,000 mi
  5. 28/05/202684,359 mi

Average of roughly 1,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J3 RDW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 20:28
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (J3 RDW) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY