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DJW 15V

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJW 15V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,410 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 49,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 42,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 42,063 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,767 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,823 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread area

Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread area

Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,963 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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DJW 15V is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJW 15V, 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 DJW 15V registered?

DJW 15V is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is DJW 15V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJW 15V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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