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CE61 NFV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 NFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,343 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at axle loose in mounting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside worn. (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to bulkhead/scuttle near door hinge.

Fail 22 Nov 2024 104,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at axle loose in mounting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside worn. (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to bulkhead/scuttle near door hinge.

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,799 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in front of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,132 miles

under seal under jeep

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,082 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 73,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 66,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,251 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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CE61 NFV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE61 NFV, 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 CE61 NFV registered?

CE61 NFV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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