2011 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · PY61 FGG
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 81,434 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY61 FGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 81,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY61 FGG 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 (PY61 FGG) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PY61 FGG Mileage History
- 30/11/202371,740 mi
- 02/12/202476,513 mi+4,773 mi
- 02/12/202476,513 mi
- 27/11/202581,434 mi+4,921 mi
- 27/11/202581,434 mi
Average of roughly 4,864 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: Average
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