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AU61 XWV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 68,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 68,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 66,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,646 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 66,645 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 22,937 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

cuts in tyres close to cords

mud on under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,937 miles

cuts in tyres close to cords

mud on under side of vehicle

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 XWV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWV, 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 AU61 XWV?

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What year was AU61 XWV registered?

AU61 XWV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is AU61 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 XWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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