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YJ20 LJK

2020 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,462 mi
Last recorded51,462 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Defender31,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ20 LJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 51,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 41,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 28,334 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 28,327 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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YJ20 LJK is a 2020 Land Rover Defender in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 31,069 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ20 LJK, 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 6 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ20 LJK?

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What year was YJ20 LJK registered?

YJ20 LJK is a 2020 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2020.

Is YJ20 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ20 LJK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ20 LJK have outstanding finance?

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