2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · YX09 TWN
2009 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 56,354 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX09 TWN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2022
- 56,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX09 TWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Defender (YX09 TWN) between April 2012 and June 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2022 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YX09 TWN Mileage History
- 17/04/201216,527 mi
- 17/04/201320,290 mi+3,763 mi
- 17/04/201320,290 mi
- 16/04/201424,565 mi+4,275 mi
- 22/04/201528,361 mi+3,796 mi
- 14/04/201632,749 mi+4,388 mi
- 20/04/201736,619 mi+3,870 mi
- 13/04/201841,634 mi+5,015 mi
- 13/04/201841,634 mi
- 08/04/201944,910 mi+3,276 mi
- 30/06/202048,566 mi+3,656 mi
- 14/06/202152,490 mi+3,924 mi
- 28/06/202256,354 mi+3,864 mi
Average of roughly 3,906 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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