2011 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · BA58 RCS
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 45,378 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA58 RCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 45,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA58 RCS 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 (BA58 RCS) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no 33mm cap between groups of characters (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BA58 RCS Mileage History
- 29/04/202343,068 mi
- 13/08/202445,061 mi+1,993 mi
- 15/08/202445,063 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/202545,372 mi+309 mi
- 23/07/202545,378 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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