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CJ55 JFF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,405 mi
Last recorded39,405 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 JFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 39,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 38,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 33,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 32,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,894 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 27,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,121 miles

engine cover.

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,142 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,461 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,332 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Front wiper blades smearing

N/S/F exterior door handle adrift

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 12,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber split

N/S/F exterior door handle adrift

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Unable to check both front wiper blades as there is no washer jet

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,245 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,776 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 6,774 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

OSR axle oil seal has oil leak.

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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CJ55 JFF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 CJ55 JFF, 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 21 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 CJ55 JFF registered?

CJ55 JFF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for CJ55 JFF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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