2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SE11 XET
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 57,776 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE11 XET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 57,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE11 XET 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 (SE11 XET) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle centre upper ba”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
SE11 XET Mileage History
- 09/06/202330,334 mi
- 04/06/202441,043 mi+10,709 mi
- 05/06/202549,944 mi+8,901 mi
- 02/06/202657,776 mi+7,832 mi
- 05/06/202657,776 mi
Average of roughly 9,180 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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