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CP61 MBV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 MBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,789 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 100,789 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,513 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,267 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 85,764 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,619 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 64,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,696 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50 r16, 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50 r16, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50 r16, 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50 r16, 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,642 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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CP61 MBV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 MBV, 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 CP61 MBV registered?

CP61 MBV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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