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AV61 CPE

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,867 mi
Last recorded40,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 40,867 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 40,862 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer alignment/projection *ON LIMIT

Fail 11 Aug 2025 38,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer alignment/projection *ON LIMIT

Pass 21 Aug 2024 31,264 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 31,229 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,483 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 25,460 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 24,774 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 24,774 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 23,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,410 miles

Light rust patches on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 20,849 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 20,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 19,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,819 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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AV61 CPE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AV61 CPE, 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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AV61 CPE is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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