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CV61 SDU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,295 mi
Last recorded51,295 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 SDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,862 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached also bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres out of shape inside shoulders tread distortion

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,328 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 42,328 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,810 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 31,810 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,955 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 SDU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV61 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

CV61 SDU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CV61 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 SDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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