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AF61 VVO

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,495 mi
Last recorded164,495 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 164,495 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 164,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 158,514 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 158,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 153,679 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s rear upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Fail 20 Nov 2023 153,679 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s rear upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

surface corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 134,825 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play First joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Second joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,324 miles

slight surface rusting on chassis rails

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,260 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,748 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,748 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported refit mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,656 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,683 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 42,683 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AF61 VVO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AF61 VVO, 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 AF61 VVO registered?

AF61 VVO is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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