2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · PX09 FDA
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 85,492 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX09 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 85,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX09 FDA 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 (PX09 FDA) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread exposi”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Or pin, causing excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember. (Corroded holes) (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
PX09 FDA Mileage History
- 27/02/202381,915 mi
- 27/02/202381,915 mi
- 18/03/202483,532 mi+1,617 mi
- 15/10/202483,846 mi+314 mi
- 30/10/202585,492 mi+1,646 mi
Average of roughly 1,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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