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CT11 EZW

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,007 mi
Last recorded124,007 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT11 EZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 124,007 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 124,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose handbrake side (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,911 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 119,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 116,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 114,757 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres deformed to edges

transmission and rear differential oil leaks

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres deformed to edges

transmission and rear differential oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,267 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are badly deformed to the inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2021 107,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres are badly deformed to the inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2020 100,318 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential 1st and 2nd axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 100,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential 1st and 2nd axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,393 miles

signs of corrosion to both rear main brake pipes

signs of wear in both rear top shockabsorber bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,391 miles

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

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

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

signs of corrosion to both rear main brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,303 miles

Front Diff pinion seal leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Diff Pinion seal leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,587 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front swivel housing on the suspension slightly leaking.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,535 miles

Transfer box oil leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,961 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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CT11 EZW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CT11 EZW, 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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CT11 EZW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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