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5 LJA

2011 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2025 69,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,624 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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5 LJA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 5 LJA, 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 5 LJA registered?

5 LJA is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is 5 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 LJA 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.

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