2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · HS58 JCS
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 64,023 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS58 JCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 64,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS58 JCS 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 (HS58 JCS) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet broken (3.5 (a)”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HS58 JCS Mileage History
- 11/04/202461,582 mi
- 16/04/202562,760 mi+1,178 mi
- 18/04/202562,764 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/202664,019 mi+1,255 mi
- 12/05/202664,023 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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