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CV61 DLX

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 DLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,192 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,339 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 95,339 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,911 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 84,911 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,301 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 72,309 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,952 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,616 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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CV61 DLX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV61 DLX, 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 CV61 DLX registered?

CV61 DLX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is CV61 DLX safe to buy?

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