2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · LR59 DFR
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 87,655 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR59 DFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 87,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR59 DFR 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 (LR59 DFR) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR59 DFR Mileage History
- 20/02/202477,867 mi
- 23/02/202477,867 mi
- 17/04/202582,721 mi+4,854 mi
- 17/04/202582,721 mi
- 17/04/202687,655 mi+4,934 mi
Average of roughly 4,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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