2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · VS 5812
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 78,147 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VS 5812 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 78,147 miles 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.
VS 5812 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (VS 5812) between May 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VS 5812 Mileage History
- 17/05/202477,696 mi
- 21/05/202477,699 mi+3 mi
- 04/11/202578,147 mi+448 mi
- 04/11/202578,147 mi
Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 4 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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