2009 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A23 GAM
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 141,952 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A23 GAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 141,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A23 GAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Defender (A23 GAM) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
A23 GAM Mileage History
- 28/10/2022131,466 mi
- 04/11/2022131,466 mi
- 09/11/2023133,018 mi+1,552 mi
- 06/11/2024134,522 mi+1,504 mi
- 07/11/2025141,952 mi+7,430 mi
Average of roughly 3,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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