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D17 JJN

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,934 mi
Last recorded64,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 64,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 61,102 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 61,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

wiring loom underneath vehicle insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,328 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 43,357 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,276 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tractor seal leaking

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,875 miles

Emissions to low to test

Offside Front Hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 27,706 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) 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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D17 JJN is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D17 JJN, 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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What year was D17 JJN registered?

D17 JJN is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for D17 JJN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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