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DU61 TDV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,707 mi
Last recorded48,707 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,707 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,691 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 38,759 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 21,825 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 21,823 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 16,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 14,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,760 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 11,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,233 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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DU61 TDV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU61 TDV, 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 DU61 TDV registered?

DU61 TDV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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