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AV61 XJL

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,657 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower rubber bushes (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,055 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,719 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 XJL is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 XJL registered?

AV61 XJL is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is AV61 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XJL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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