2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · BES 55Y
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 79,196 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BES 55Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 79,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BES 55Y MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (BES 55Y) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BES 55Y Mileage History
- 09/01/202478,436 mi
- 17/01/202578,814 mi+378 mi
- 29/01/202578,818 mi+4 mi
- 09/01/202679,195 mi+377 mi
- 26/01/202679,196 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 371 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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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