2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · NC60 GUU
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 180,096 km. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 180,096 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC60 GUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 180,096 km 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.
NC60 GUU 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 (NC60 GUU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NC60 GUU Odometer History
- 17/10/2023167,094 km
- 17/10/2023167,096 km+2 km
- 07/10/2024171,613 km+4,517 km
- 09/10/2024171,616 km+3 km
- 10/10/2025180,096 km+8,480 km
Average of roughly 6,559 km per year across 5 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: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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