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CP11 VMK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,698 mi
Last recorded49,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 VMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 49,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,779 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension ball seal damp

Fail 17 Jul 2025 48,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension ball seal damp

Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,102 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front LINK ARM DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,926 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 44,926 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 42,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 34,071 miles

Rear reflector missing N/S O/S (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,301 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 VMK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

CP11 VMK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is CP11 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP11 VMK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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