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CE11 XAY

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,389 mi
Last recorded60,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 XAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,389 miles

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

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

Under body covered in underseal.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 60,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front 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 Corroded Pipe Going Into Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Under Body Covered In Underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 60,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Under Body Covered In Underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Razer blade in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,239 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,800 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 51,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,443 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 44,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 41,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 41,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 39,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XAY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAY, 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 CE11 XAY registered?

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

Is CE11 XAY safe to buy?

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