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DK11 WEV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 155,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 155,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and connector corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 90,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has crack on top of screen not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

fuel cap stiff to unlock

Pass 26 Mar 2016 76,288 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 76,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,152 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DK11 WEV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DK11 WEV, 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 DK11 WEV registered?

DK11 WEV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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