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CA11 DPP

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,271 mi
Last recorded28,271 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 DPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,243 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,777 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,664 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 21,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,532 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 18,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,861 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 16,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,851 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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CA11 DPP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 CA11 DPP, 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 CA11 DPP registered?

CA11 DPP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is CA11 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA11 DPP 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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