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DG61 YVA

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,525 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 91,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated covered in oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,970 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,970 miles

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,142 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower door hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint looks badly rusted but no play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened badly damaged and frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower door hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint looks badly rusted but no play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,848 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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DG61 YVA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG61 YVA, 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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DG61 YVA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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