2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard TOP TD 2.4L Heavy oil · XRZ 2131
2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard TOP TD (2.4L, heavy oil). First registered 04 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 19,008 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 HARD TOP TD
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
XRZ 2131 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 19,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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XRZ 2131 Mileage History
- 12/02/20221,507 mi
- 04/02/20235,756 mi+4,249 mi
- 28/02/202410,050 mi+4,294 mi
- 11/03/202516,141 mi+6,091 mi
- 27/03/202619,008 mi+2,867 mi
Average of roughly 4,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XRZ 2131 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top Td (XRZ 2131) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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Our Verdict
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With such low mileage, your primary focus should be on verifying the service history to ensure that even if the vehicle hasn't been driven much, it has been maintained according to manufacturer intervals. Low-use diesel engines can sometimes suffer from carbon build-up or moisture in the fuel system, so check for any evidence of regular short trips versus longer runs.
When negotiating, ask for documentation regarding any oil changes or fluid replacements that have occurred despite the low mileage. Because this is a Hard Top model, it is often used for commercial purposes; confirm its usage history to ensure it hasn't been subjected to heavy-duty work that isn't reflected in the odometer reading.
As a 2.4L diesel, running costs will be higher than a standard passenger car. Fuel economy on a Defender is typically modest, and you should budget for the higher insurance groups often associated with Land Rover utility vehicles.
Maintenance costs for this model can vary, but with the low mileage recorded, you are unlikely to face major mechanical component replacements immediately. However, expect to pay a premium for Land Rover parts and specialist labour. Estimated annual running costs, including fuel, tax, insurance, and routine maintenance, sit in the mid-to-high range for a vehicle of this class.
Given the clean MOT record with no recorded defects, there are no specific failure patterns to alert you to. However, on a vehicle that has been driven very little, you should inspect all rubber components—such as hoses, belts, and tyre sidewalls—for signs of age-related cracking or perishing.
Check the brake discs for surface corrosion, which can occur on low-use vehicles. Additionally, inspect the chassis and underside for any signs of corrosion, a known area of interest for older Defender models, even though no MOT failures have been noted on this specific registration to date.
This 2011 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top TD in Blue has covered just 19,008 miles since its first registration in August 2011. The MOT history shows a consistent pattern of passes with no recorded defects or failures across five consecutive tests. Given the age of the vehicle, the recorded mileage is significantly lower than typical for a diesel utility vehicle of this era.
No aggregate reliability data is available for this specific Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top TD model to provide a comparative benchmark.
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