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CV11 BTO

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 114,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,956 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle centre upper ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange & bolts deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & components very dry also some corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front / front track rod end boot deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing s/a turret & shock absorber caseing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 111,956 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle centre upper ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange & bolts deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & components very dry also some corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front / front track rod end boot deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing s/a turret & shock absorber caseing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 107,293 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle top central ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust flange bolts deteriorated.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very dry also surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 107,282 miles

Central Outer Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury side rail steps in very poor condition. (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle top central ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust flange bolts deteriorated.

Rear excessive fluctuation on rear brakes on wheel revolution.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very dry also surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 104,430 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle top centre ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s side step runners main steel frame s corroded.

Fail 3 May 2022 104,430 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle top centre ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s & o/s side step runners main steel frame s corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,088 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle ball joint upper slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,082 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet inop. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle ball joint upper slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,096 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,028 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top centre ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,188 miles

Central Rear Upper rear axle top centre ball joint slight play.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,305 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,143 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,393 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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CV11 BTO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV11 BTO, 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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CV11 BTO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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