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CV61 ZXX

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ZXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,732 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp loose/broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear spring mounts on rear axle. Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,331 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,085 miles

Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,920 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,920 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 43,952 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,217 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,875 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 39,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,998 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 34,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 17,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,605 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 ZXX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

CV61 ZXX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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