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DV61 CXC

2011 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,297 mi
Last recorded31,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 CXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 31,297 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 31,297 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 28,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 27,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,019 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,134 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 22,313 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 21,747 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 21,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 21,037 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,002 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 20,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 17,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,223 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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DV61 CXC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 DV61 CXC, 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 DV61 CXC?

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What year was DV61 CXC registered?

DV61 CXC is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DV61 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 CXC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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