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CA11 PJD

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,029 mi
Last recorded155,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 PJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 155,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 147,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil seepage , engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 145,075 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp not fitted at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items dangling from mirror & device mounting bracket removed/relocated ()

Fail 9 Jul 2024 145,073 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp not fitted at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items dangling from mirror & device mounting bracket removed/relocated ()

Pass 23 Jun 2023 136,677 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working no wiring or bulb fitted at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item dangling from interior mirror removed ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 136,677 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working no wiring or bulb fitted at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item dangling from interior mirror removed ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 121,472 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam ALL (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SWIVEL SEAL DAMP

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze few different places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheelarch badly repaired damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box o ring leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cant see rear pads or n/s/f as to much mud covering them

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 93,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,879 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,564 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 57,564 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,416 miles

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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CA11 PJD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA11 PJD, 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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CA11 PJD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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