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CV11 LZG

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,282 mi
Last recorded155,282 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 LZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,282 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,128 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,465 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,579 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 93,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,444 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,704 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 LZG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 LZG, 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 CV11 LZG registered?

CV11 LZG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is CV11 LZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 LZG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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