2011 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · KM61 CXD
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 106,322 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM61 CXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 106,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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KM61 CXD 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 (KM61 CXD) between December 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
KM61 CXD Mileage History
- 08/12/202389,275 mi
- 17/12/202495,772 mi+6,497 mi
- 22/09/202599,774 mi+4,002 mi
- 15/09/2026106,321 mi+6,547 mi
- 15/09/2026106,322 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,153 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: Good
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