2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · YG59 ERO
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 77,482 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG59 ERO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 77,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YG59 ERO Mileage History
- 30/08/201221,451 mi
- 15/08/201326,759 mi+5,308 mi
- 20/08/201432,815 mi+6,056 mi
- 18/08/201538,327 mi+5,512 mi
- 23/08/201642,630 mi+4,303 mi
- 15/08/201747,890 mi+5,260 mi
- 15/08/201747,890 mi
- 29/08/201851,948 mi+4,058 mi
- 31/08/201851,944 mi-4 mi
- 31/08/201851,944 mi
- 13/08/201956,163 mi+4,219 mi
- 15/09/202060,590 mi+4,427 mi
- 13/09/202164,595 mi+4,005 mi
- 28/10/202268,207 mi+3,612 mi
- 28/10/202268,212 mi+5 mi
- 26/10/202370,803 mi+2,591 mi
- 04/10/202471,933 mi+1,130 mi
- 17/10/202471,963 mi+30 mi
- 24/10/202577,482 mi+5,519 mi
- 24/10/202577,482 mi
Average of roughly 4,261 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YG59 ERO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Defender (YG59 ERO) between August 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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