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CE61 SWN

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,212 mi
Last recorded34,212 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 SWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 34,212 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 33,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 30,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 28,755 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,172 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 24,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 23,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,422 miles

nsf tyre has a cut on inner sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,182 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 SWN is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWN, 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

How do I check the history of CE61 SWN?

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What year was CE61 SWN registered?

CE61 SWN is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CE61 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 SWN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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