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BO55 JRJ

2011 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Washers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,703 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,327 miles

both front axle swivel seals starting to leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,190 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,266 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BO55 JRJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BO55 JRJ, 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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What year was BO55 JRJ registered?

BO55 JRJ is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is BO55 JRJ safe to buy?

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