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DA61 FUG

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 FUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,248 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,772 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,771 miles

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,671 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 30,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 28,576 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 25,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 25,579 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,572 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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DA61 FUG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 FUG, 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 DA61 FUG registered?

DA61 FUG is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is DA61 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 FUG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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