2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SJZ 6031
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 119,099 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJZ 6031 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 119,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJZ 6031 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 (SJZ 6031) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJZ 6031 Mileage History
- 07/06/2022105,615 mi
- 21/06/2023112,097 mi+6,482 mi
- 22/06/2023112,108 mi+11 mi
- 10/06/2024116,849 mi+4,741 mi
- 04/06/2025119,099 mi+2,250 mi
Average of roughly 4,506 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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