2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · DC51 BAT
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 96,928 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC51 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 96,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC51 BAT 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 (DC51 BAT) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))”.
DC51 BAT Mileage History
- 26/09/202390,574 mi
- 27/09/202390,578 mi+4 mi
- 09/10/202493,805 mi+3,227 mi
- 14/10/202493,806 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202596,928 mi+3,122 mi
Average of roughly 3,067 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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