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CV11 UVZ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 UVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,731 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 62,729 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 59,219 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,235 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 56,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 53,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 34,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,878 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 UVZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

CV11 UVZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is CV11 UVZ safe to buy?

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