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CE11 XZH

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 XZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,145 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded various areas

Fail 26 Nov 2025 87,140 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear suspension components corroded in various areas

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,114 miles

Chassis rusting

Front springs rusting

brake pipes rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front axle ball swivels slight leak

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,418 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 27,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,225 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 XZH is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

CE11 XZH is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is CE11 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 XZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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