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DE11 PZW

2011 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 135,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,378 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 132,373 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,200 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 128,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 116,869 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,842 miles

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

everything underneath heavily coated in bitumen

Fail 11 Jun 2020 105,842 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

everything underneath heavily coated in bitumen

Pass 17 May 2019 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 76,826 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides all four bushes (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 65,675 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 51,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PZW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

DE11 PZW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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