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CE61 NFK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 45,968 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 45,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,908 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 31,908 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,605 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 30,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,461 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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CE61 NFK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE61 NFK, 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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CE61 NFK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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