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EJ11 CWD

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,165 mi
Last recorded44,165 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 CWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to all underside

Fail 5 Sep 2024 43,862 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to all underside

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,559 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,771 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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EJ11 CWD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJ11 CWD, 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

How do I check the history of EJ11 CWD?

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What year was EJ11 CWD registered?

EJ11 CWD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EJ11 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 CWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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