2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · NU61 ABF
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 101,629 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU61 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 101,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NU61 ABF 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 (NU61 ABF) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
NU61 ABF Mileage History
- 14/08/202392,664 mi
- 17/10/202496,525 mi+3,861 mi
- 16/10/202599,676 mi+3,151 mi
- 21/10/202599,684 mi+8 mi
- 13/10/2026101,629 mi+1,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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