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CV11 NFP

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

83,619 mi
Last recorded83,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 NFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,619 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilising balljoint (above axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE MUDDY MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 76,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,809 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 31 Mar 2023 68,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear sections x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,359 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 57,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,855 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 48,847 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,057 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 48,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,878 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush going to drop arm (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,873 miles

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,653 miles

Front slight imbalance in service brake both inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 20,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NFP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc 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 NFP, 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 NFP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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