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AU61 UPP

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside rears (5.3.2 (c))

both nearside and offside front diff seals slightly leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2024 53,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 53,715 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,592 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside shockers upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,560 miles

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

some stepping of o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,902 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,830 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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AU61 UPP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AU61 UPP, 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 AU61 UPP registered?

AU61 UPP is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AU61 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 UPP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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