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CP61 KEK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 KEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,237 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 71,226 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,919 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high near & offside. RE-ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,834 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,326 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,822 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,793 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort near & offside (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,646 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,515 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,357 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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CP61 KEK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 CP61 KEK, 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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CP61 KEK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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