LAND ROVER DEFENDER2009 · 2.4L Diesel

The 2009 Land Rover Defender presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 28 January 2025 at 108,369 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring fault pattern across the available history. Annual mileage sits close to typical expectation for a 17-year-old vehicle. The records show 87,653 miles in January 2021, rising to 90,650 by January 2022, 96,237 in February 2023, 103,553 in February 2024, and 108,369 in January 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 to 7,300 miles per year with no sudden accumulation spikes or dormant gaps. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, showing five consecutive passes with zero flagged items. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection before purchase. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude latent corrosion on chassis members, axle casings, or bulkhead sections, given the Defender's age and off-road design exposure. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear should be measured directly, as these components degrade without always triggering MOT failure at test threshold. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the vehicle to a pass-standard level with consistent yearly testing. The clean record implies basic upkeep was not skipped, though no evidence exists of proactive component renewal beyond statutory requirement. Treat the MOT history as confirmation of legal roadworthiness, not a substitute for mechanical survey.