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C88 CAW

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,281 mi
Last recorded64,281 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 64,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 64,269 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam headlight switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front underguard bolts insecure and nut missing

Fail 29 Nov 2024 63,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front underguard bolts insecure and nut missing

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 60,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 58,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,978 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,453 miles

Brake fluid slight discoloured.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight damage/chips to windscreen.

Slight oil leak on transmission.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,453 miles

Brake fluid slight discoloured.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight damage/chips to windscreen.

Slight oil leak on transmission.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,684 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 39,684 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,182 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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C88 CAW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C88 CAW, 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 C88 CAW registered?

C88 CAW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is C88 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C88 CAW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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