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CK11 XFZ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 XFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 137,379 miles

rear back panel slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 130,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back cross beam (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,461 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 124,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inside wall slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 122,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorbers worn. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inside wall slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 115,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both metal pipes on rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal pipe at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,212 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 97,211 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,116 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,114 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,339 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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CK11 XFZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK11 XFZ, 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 CK11 XFZ registered?

CK11 XFZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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