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CA53 GWF

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 GWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,092 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,652 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 67,652 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,400 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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CA53 GWF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CA53 GWF, 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

How do I check the history of CA53 GWF?

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What year was CA53 GWF registered?

CA53 GWF is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is CA53 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 GWF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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