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CV61 YHR

2011 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 52,932 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 49,999 miles

Feathering to tread of both front tyres

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 49,995 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators and hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators and hazards (4.3.3 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on intermediate arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through open cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Feathering to tread of both front tyres

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 45,429 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 45,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,913 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 40,913 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,655 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 32,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,897 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 YHR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

CV61 YHR is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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