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CY61 DTZ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 DTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 89,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,597 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 35,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CY61 DTZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CY61 DTZ, 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

How do I check the history of CY61 DTZ?

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What year was CY61 DTZ registered?

CY61 DTZ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is CY61 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 DTZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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