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EX61 YUV

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,156 mi
Last recorded82,156 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 YUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,268 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,584 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX61 YUV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX61 YUV, 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 EX61 YUV?

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What year was EX61 YUV registered?

EX61 YUV is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EX61 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 YUV shows 12 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 EX61 YUV have outstanding finance?

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