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CV11 BTU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,828 mi
Last recorded67,828 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 67,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,871 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 58,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,878 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 44,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BTU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV11 BTU, 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 CV11 BTU registered?

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

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