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FE11 CFL

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 CFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,667 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,369 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear damper lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' bar balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 95,321 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (chalked) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,145 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,136 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected drop arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 80,727 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 80,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 70,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,918 miles

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

Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,132 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock inoperative.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,503 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 32,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FE11 CFL is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE11 CFL, 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 FE11 CFL registered?

FE11 CFL is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is FE11 CFL safe to buy?

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