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CP11 BYK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 BYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Broken side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,278 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 86,278 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,080 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,818 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 54,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens also broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,604 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 47,604 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,128 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle loose (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,712 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,452 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,452 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,731 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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CP11 BYK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP11 BYK, 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 CP11 BYK registered?

CP11 BYK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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