2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · J500 ABU
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 98,295 km. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 98,295 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J500 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 98,295 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J500 ABU 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 (J500 ABU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.
J500 ABU Odometer History
- 07/03/202487,188 km
- 16/04/202593,298 km+6,110 km
- 23/04/202593,314 km+16 km
- 31/03/202698,280 km+4,966 km
- 02/04/202698,295 km+15 km
Average of roughly 5,367 km 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: Good
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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