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CE61 SXD

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 SXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 66,917 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage both front belts (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 66,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connection to system (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage both front belts (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,164 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,239 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 60,239 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 55,627 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 55,627 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,325 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 SXD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 SXD, 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 CE61 SXD registered?

CE61 SXD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is CE61 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 SXD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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