2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · LA55 COO
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 131,646 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 COO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 131,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 COO Mileage History
- 24/02/2024128,376 mi
- 28/03/2024128,376 mi
- 02/06/2025130,641 mi+2,265 mi
- 02/06/2025130,641 mi
- 04/06/2026131,646 mi+1,005 mi
Average of roughly 1,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 COO 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 (LA55 COO) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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