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CE11 SBZ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,934 mi
Last recorded149,934 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 SBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 149,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns+os. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushses. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 144,704 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 144,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear U J BEARING (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,279 miles

drop arm balljoint play

Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,479 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,039 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

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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CE11 SBZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 CE11 SBZ, 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 CE11 SBZ registered?

CE11 SBZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is CE11 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 SBZ 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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