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CU61 FZG

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 FZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 109,773 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 109,773 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 87,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,588 miles

slight play in offside rear top shock absorber bush

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,751 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,788 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,976 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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CU61 FZG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 CU61 FZG, 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 CU61 FZG registered?

CU61 FZG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is CU61 FZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU61 FZG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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