2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · XIA 81
2011 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 20,935 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XIA 81 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 20,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XIA 81 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender (XIA 81) between September 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipes on chassis (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
XIA 81 Mileage History
- 08/09/202620,916 mi
- 10/09/202620,935 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,584 miles per year across 2 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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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