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CV11 BUA

2011 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,455 mi
Last recorded32,455 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 32,455 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 32,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,798 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,798 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 31,579 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,362 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,504 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 BUA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 CV11 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

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

Is CV11 BUA safe to buy?

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