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C1 DXR

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,662 mi
Last recorded33,662 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 DXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 33,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 33,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 32,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,020 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 31,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 30,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,010 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 29,010 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,315 miles

rear diff seal leaking

transfer box leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 23,315 miles

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

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

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

rear diff seal leaking

transfer box leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,174 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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C1 DXR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 C1 DXR, 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 C1 DXR registered?

C1 DXR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is C1 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 DXR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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