2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · NX11 TWP
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 72,312 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX11 TWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 72,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX11 TWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (NX11 TWP) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
NX11 TWP Mileage History
- 14/06/202266,068 mi
- 22/06/202372,309 mi+6,241 mi
- 23/06/202372,312 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,096 miles per year across 3 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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