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CF11 HAY

2011 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,220 mi
Last recorded96,220 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 HAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,220 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,870 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides and out riggers and mud under vehicle inspection limited (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 93,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides and out riggers and mud under vehicle inspection limited (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,349 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion and mud under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,383 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too flexi borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

corrosion and mud under vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,530 miles

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

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

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

mud and corrosion under vehicle chassis rails and mountings and coil springs

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,748 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,742 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,991 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,979 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release pulls out of locking catch (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,473 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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CF11 HAY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CF11 HAY, 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 CF11 HAY registered?

CF11 HAY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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