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DY61 AWJ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,164 mi
Last recorded6,164 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 AWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 6,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 6,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 5,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 5,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 5,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 5,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 4,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 3,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 2,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 2,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 2,424 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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DY61 AWJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY61 AWJ, 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 DY61 AWJ registered?

DY61 AWJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is DY61 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 AWJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY61 AWJ have outstanding finance?

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