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CRZ 1857

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 1857
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 75,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,050 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 75,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to brake (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to brake (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,811 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,891 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 62,513 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,899 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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CRZ 1857 is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CRZ 1857, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRZ 1857 registered?

CRZ 1857 is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is CRZ 1857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRZ 1857 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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