2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · AH07 DEF
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 159,394 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AH07 DEF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 159,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AH07 DEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Defender (AH07 DEF) between August 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
AH07 DEF Mileage History
- 22/08/201224,185 mi
- 04/09/201341,551 mi+17,366 mi
- 11/08/201456,723 mi+15,172 mi
- 12/08/201456,724 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/201573,126 mi+16,402 mi
- 09/08/201689,293 mi+16,167 mi
- 15/08/2017108,636 mi+19,343 mi
- 15/08/2017108,639 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/2018129,053 mi+20,414 mi
- 20/08/2018129,056 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2019138,399 mi+9,343 mi
- 14/08/2019138,403 mi+4 mi
- 14/05/2021138,681 mi+278 mi
- 30/04/2022142,591 mi+3,910 mi
- 23/05/2023148,280 mi+5,689 mi
- 22/05/2024152,606 mi+4,326 mi
- 08/05/2025156,458 mi+3,852 mi
- 20/05/2026159,394 mi+2,936 mi
Average of roughly 9,840 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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