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AV61 TDU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,396 mi
Last recorded56,396 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,565 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,031 miles

ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 28,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TDU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

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

Is AV61 TDU safe to buy?

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