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DE11 PYJ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,299 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 76,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet damaged/incomplete (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,887 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 72,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,924 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,968 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 61,968 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,517 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,821 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,838 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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DE11 PYJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE11 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE11 PYJ registered?

DE11 PYJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is DE11 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 PYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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