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947 DMJ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,208 mi
Last recorded180,208 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration947 DMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 180,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 180,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 166,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 166,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 153,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,645 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 139,645 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,385 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe worn and leeking, through on suspension (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 117,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 117,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,595 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,417 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 56,417 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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947 DMJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 947 DMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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947 DMJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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