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CP61 ELW

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,508 mi
Last recorded67,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 ELW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED, LOCATED IN WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED, LOCATED IN WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED, LOCATED ON CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM TRANSFER BOX

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy Corrosion to Front Bodywork and Suspension Components

Heavy Corrosion to Rear Bodywork and Suspension Components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight Oil Leak from Front Transfer Box

Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on underside of vehicle Front to Back and Rear crossmember

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight Oil Leak from Front Transfer Box

Pass 28 Nov 2022 55,802 miles

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

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

Some corrosion on underside of Vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,711 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 49,135 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 49,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,547 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,049 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,905 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 23,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 ELW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELW, 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 CP61 ELW registered?

CP61 ELW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is CP61 ELW safe to buy?

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