2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · NO10 COB
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 110,510 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NO10 COB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 110,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NO10 COB MOT History
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 (NO10 COB) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NO10 COB Mileage History
- 21/09/202295,836 mi
- 22/09/202295,842 mi+6 mi
- 21/09/2023100,601 mi+4,759 mi
- 19/09/2024106,291 mi+5,690 mi
- 19/09/2025110,510 mi+4,219 mi
Average of roughly 4,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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