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CE11 WKA

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,665 mi
Last recorded56,665 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 WKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 56,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play end of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers under trays fitted

front grill has damage

o/s/f & n/s/f link bars gaiter have damage

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

under car very dirty

Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,467 miles

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/f drag link /track rod has slight play

o/s/r & n/s/r link bar have play

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

towbar electric plug damage

under car is dirty

Fail 8 Apr 2025 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch sticking (7.1.2 (d))

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/f drag link /track rod has slight play

o/s/r & n/s/r link bar have play

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

towbar electric plug damage

under car is dirty

Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 50,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Front brake pad retaining pins missing R clips allowing pads to slip from carrier (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Steering box mounting bolt (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Slight play in drop arm ball joint

Slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,971 miles

Windscreen scratched by wipers in swept area but not affecting view of the road

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row / Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,791 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,277 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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CE11 WKA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE11 WKA, 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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CE11 WKA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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