2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · VU11 OBO
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 134,980 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU11 OBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 134,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 OBO 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 (VU11 OBO) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
VU11 OBO Mileage History
- 14/04/2023123,469 mi
- 15/04/2024128,227 mi+4,758 mi
- 16/04/2024128,227 mi
- 23/04/2025134,980 mi+6,753 mi
- 23/04/2025134,980 mi
Average of roughly 5,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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