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VU61 PLV

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,446 mi
Last recorded119,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport74,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 PLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,147 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 98,064 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 97,743 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,303 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 83,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,787 miles

all 4 x tyres worn on edges just legal

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,377 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal pads damaged disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,893 miles

emission reading zero

Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,540 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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VU61 PLV is a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 74,570 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 Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU61 PLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU61 PLV registered?

VU61 PLV is a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 PLV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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