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AV61 TCU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,680 mi
Last recorded58,680 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,680 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 58,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,229 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions too low to get a reading

Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions too low to get a reading

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 TCU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

AV61 TCU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is AV61 TCU safe to buy?

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