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BV61 BZM

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,731 mi
Last recorded72,731 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,818 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 70,498 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,120 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,831 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,831 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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BV61 BZM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV61 BZM, 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

How do I check the history of BV61 BZM?

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What year was BV61 BZM registered?

BV61 BZM is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BV61 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 BZM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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