2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · YE59 TCU
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 85,922 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE59 TCU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 85,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE59 TCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Defender (YE59 TCU) between January 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YE59 TCU Mileage History
- 17/01/201336,580 mi
- 20/12/201341,657 mi+5,077 mi
- 07/01/201546,918 mi+5,261 mi
- 22/01/201642,249 mi-4,669 mi
- 31/01/201759,378 mi+17,129 mi
- 05/02/201865,525 mi+6,147 mi
- 21/01/201971,521 mi+5,996 mi
- 20/02/202077,646 mi+6,125 mi
- 17/02/202180,049 mi+2,403 mi
- 08/02/202282,141 mi+2,092 mi
- 08/02/202282,141 mi
- 06/02/202383,072 mi+931 mi
- 10/02/202383,072 mi
- 05/02/202483,902 mi+830 mi
- 14/02/202483,902 mi
- 05/02/202585,038 mi+1,136 mi
- 19/02/202685,922 mi+884 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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