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DS11 PAM

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,986 mi
Last recorded111,986 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 PAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 111,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2025 105,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,468 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 100,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,207 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,207 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,004 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 67,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 60,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,219 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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DS11 PAM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS11 PAM, 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.

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What year was DS11 PAM registered?

DS11 PAM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is DS11 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 PAM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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