2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · EL11 BUY
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 130,503 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL11 BUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 130,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL11 BUY 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 (EL11 BUY) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EL11 BUY Mileage History
- 07/09/2023122,393 mi
- 14/10/2024124,358 mi+1,965 mi
- 22/10/2024124,358 mi
- 22/10/2025130,481 mi+6,123 mi
- 03/11/2025130,503 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,760 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: Below Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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