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CX61 VAJ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp lenses damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2025 69,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp lenses damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 67,027 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to very low engine oil level & engine breathing excessively (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 58,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 57,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,661 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,489 miles

all underside brake pipes corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,671 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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CX61 VAJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX61 VAJ, 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 CX61 VAJ registered?

CX61 VAJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CX61 VAJ safe to buy?

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