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CP61 ELV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 ELV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,459 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,225 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 80,619 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,048 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CP61 ELV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CP61 ELV, 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 CP61 ELV?

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What year was CP61 ELV registered?

CP61 ELV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is CP61 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 ELV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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