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CP61 EMK

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 EMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 55,999 miles

Under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2025 53,331 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,437 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and Suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,806 miles

Brake pipes have a heavy layer of protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside windscreen washer jet in/op

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,892 miles

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2022 44,879 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,782 miles

heavily wax oiled underside

Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,260 miles

heavily wax-oiled preventing full inspection of some components underside

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,409 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,153 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,083 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 EMK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

CP61 EMK is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is CP61 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 EMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP61 EMK have outstanding finance?

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