2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · JM08 ACM
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 68,409 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM08 ACM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 68,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM08 ACM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (JM08 ACM) between December 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
JM08 ACM Mileage History
- 16/12/201417,457 mi
- 14/12/201523,479 mi+6,022 mi
- 14/12/201523,479 mi
- 29/11/201628,590 mi+5,111 mi
- 13/12/201733,427 mi+4,837 mi
- 12/12/201837,902 mi+4,475 mi
- 18/12/201837,906 mi+4 mi
- 10/12/201942,035 mi+4,129 mi
- 10/12/201942,036 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/202046,066 mi+4,030 mi
- 23/11/202150,196 mi+4,130 mi
- 12/01/202354,466 mi+4,270 mi
- 03/01/202459,443 mi+4,977 mi
- 10/01/202564,314 mi+4,871 mi
- 14/01/202564,316 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/202668,409 mi+4,093 mi
- 13/01/202668,409 mi
Average of roughly 4,600 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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