2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · S26 NAX
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 78,360 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S26 NAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 78,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S26 NAX 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 (S26 NAX) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S26 NAX Mileage History
- 04/04/202268,176 mi
- 03/04/202373,425 mi+5,249 mi
- 08/04/202476,164 mi+2,739 mi
- 15/04/202476,166 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/202578,360 mi+2,194 mi
Average of roughly 3,363 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: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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