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DE11 PYO

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,936 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 68,902 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering drop arm loose

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,598 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,548 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,548 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 PYO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE11 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

DE11 PYO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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The MOT history for DE11 PYO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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