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CV61 VBX

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,803 mi
Last recorded44,803 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 39,472 miles

Driver's airbag missing different steering wheel fitted with no air bag (7.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 32,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,049 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 28,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,909 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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CV61 VBX 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 83.3%.

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 CV61 VBX, 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 CV61 VBX registered?

CV61 VBX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is CV61 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 VBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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