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BK11 CKU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 CKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 93,475 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component slightly worn tow ball (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 93,471 miles

Brake cable damaged park brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested park brake not tested due to broken cable (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component slightly worn tow ball (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 85,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn 'A' frame ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,629 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 57,339 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged both brake pipe rubbing lower spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,927 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 26,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,418 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 21,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,071 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 17,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,331 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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BK11 CKU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 BK11 CKU, 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 BK11 CKU registered?

BK11 CKU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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