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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

V11 DSEMOT history

V11 DSE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V11 DSE grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,530 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 DSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 DSE was last recorded at 53,530 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,703 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
2,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,530 miles
  • 2025 – 51,703 miles
  • 2024 – 50,412 miles
  • 2023 – 49,605 miles
  • 2022 – 48,253 miles
  • 2021 – 46,462 miles
  • 2020 – 43,216 miles
  • 2019 – 41,301 miles
  • 2018 – 38,368 miles
  • 2017 – 34,473 miles
  • 2016 – 29,609 miles
  • 2015 – 24,939 miles
  • 2014 – 18,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,530 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipe's Covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,530 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    678605236797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,703 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    513159909561
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,412 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    913360361426
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weeping rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass49,605 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    234193744582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipe's Covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Weeping Oil
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail49,603 miles (+1,350)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,603 miles
    Test number
    764614877299
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Excessive Oil Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipe's Covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Weeping Oil
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,253 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    658607415758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE/DIFF WEAPING OIL
  7. Fail48,251 miles (+1,789)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    120758886319
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE/DIFF WEAPING OIL
  8. Pass46,462 miles (+3,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    165435595689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle Weeping Oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Weeping Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,216 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    385152422376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,301 miles (+2,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    307215922005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass38,368 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,368 miles
    Test number
    777034999265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  12. Pass34,473 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,473 miles
    Test number
    770675255187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,609 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,609 miles
    Test number
    379367572740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,939 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,939 miles
    Test number
    717812575014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,526 miles
    Test number
    989758874025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 DSE

Does V11 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 DSE is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 DSE?
The MOT on V11 DSE is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 DSE done?
V11 DSE was recorded at 53,530 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,959 miles a year.
Has V11 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 DSE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V11 DSE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V11 DSE find?
V11 DSE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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