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CV61 VTU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,212 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2025 132,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,071 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,776 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,577 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,418 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,131 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 23,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 VTU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV61 VTU, 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 CV61 VTU registered?

CV61 VTU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is CV61 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 VTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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