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DU61 XMW

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 XMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 94,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nsf track rod end attached to front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 81,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,894 miles

nearside rear selt belt buckle plastic casing broken

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 XMW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DU61 XMW, 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

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What year was DU61 XMW registered?

DU61 XMW is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DU61 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 XMW shows 7 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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