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DG61 YUY

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,257 mi
Last recorded126,257 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,257 miles

steering box drop arm joint has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2025 121,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,059 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,505 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,400 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,400 miles

Rear 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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DG61 YUY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 DG61 YUY, 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 DG61 YUY?

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What year was DG61 YUY registered?

DG61 YUY is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is DG61 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 YUY 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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