2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · VE59 LPY
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 61,289 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE59 LPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 61,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE59 LPY 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 (VE59 LPY) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
VE59 LPY Mileage History
- 20/04/202357,837 mi
- 05/08/202458,916 mi+1,079 mi
- 05/08/202458,916 mi
- 11/08/202561,286 mi+2,370 mi
- 11/08/202561,289 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 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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