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DE11 PZG

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,921 mi
Last recorded92,921 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 92,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 92,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 88,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,931 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 85,931 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,374 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 64,374 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,698 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,667 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,465 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 PZG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

DE11 PZG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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The MOT history for DE11 PZG 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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