2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FT60 HTN
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 23,820 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT60 HTN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 23,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT60 HTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (FT60 HTN) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
FT60 HTN Mileage History
- 26/02/202219,448 mi
- 04/05/202320,172 mi+724 mi
- 10/10/202420,629 mi+457 mi
- 08/12/202523,820 mi+3,191 mi
Average of roughly 1,156 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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