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CX11 UHY

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 UHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,468 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 113,452 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached CROSSMEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,819 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,817 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,789 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from rear prop shaft seal

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from rear prop shaft seal

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,283 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,399 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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CX11 UHY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 CX11 UHY, 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 CX11 UHY registered?

CX11 UHY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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