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AV61 TFX

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,523 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes cable tide to axle

Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,522 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes cable tide to axle

Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,298 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under body corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,774 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 TFX 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 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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

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

Is AV61 TFX safe to buy?

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