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DB09 DJB

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,301 mi
Last recorded161,301 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB09 DJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 161,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2025 160,967 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 160,153 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 159,318 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 157,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,896 miles

front discs deteriates/worn

Fail 26 Sep 2016 146,896 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shocks (bottom bushes excess play) (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated damaged (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre close to limit inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

front discs deteriates/worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 126,700 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users n/s/f dip dazzles/no clear image (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,355 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad low

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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DB09 DJB is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB09 DJB, 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 DB09 DJB registered?

DB09 DJB is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DB09 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB09 DJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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