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DE61 PVW

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,872 mi
Last recorded84,872 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 PVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 84,872 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,709 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corroded pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear all pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 84,709 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corroded pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear all pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,780 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,217 miles

long travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,957 miles

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

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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DE61 PVW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE61 PVW, 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 DE61 PVW registered?

DE61 PVW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 PVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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