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5555 TU

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,089 mi
Last recorded90,089 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 TU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,089 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 84,384 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 77,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 71,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,465 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 23,499 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 16 Jul 2014 23,499 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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5555 TU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5555 TU, 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.

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5555 TU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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