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AV61 MVC

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,809 mi
Last recorded42,809 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have surface corrosion vehicle appears to have been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight damage wing

Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 42,539 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 42,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,931 miles

Front Tyres featherd on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,928 miles

no particular filter/soot trap fitted at time of test.

slight oil leak rear diff.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 30,927 miles

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

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

no particular filter/soot trap fitted at time of test.

slight oil leak rear diff.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,377 miles

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,589 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 25,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Oil leak rear axle ()

Unable to test wiper blades

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 18,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,893 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 MVC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MVC, 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 AV61 MVC registered?

AV61 MVC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AV61 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 MVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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