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AO61 VAD

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,936 mi
Last recorded133,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 133,936 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 133,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,423 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,342 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,159 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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AO61 VAD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO61 VAD, 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

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What year was AO61 VAD registered?

AO61 VAD is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is AO61 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VAD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO61 VAD have outstanding finance?

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