2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · V5 GLY
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 159,245 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V5 GLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 159,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V5 GLY 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 (V5 GLY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour when hazard switch operated (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour when hazards switch operated (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
V5 GLY Mileage History
- 21/06/2024147,389 mi
- 30/06/2025153,197 mi+5,808 mi
- 09/07/2025153,197 mi
- 13/07/2026159,244 mi+6,047 mi
- 15/07/2026159,245 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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