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16 JRC

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,668 mi
Last recorded25,668 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 JRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,668 miles

emissions to low to detect

front and rear diff seals leak

outstanding recall

Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,192 miles

diff oil leak!

under body sealant- unable to fully inspect!

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,254 miles

diff oil leaks

unable to assess some areas due to sealant

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,502 miles

both diffs, swivel houses seepage of oil

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,339 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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16 JRC is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 JRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 JRC registered?

16 JRC is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is 16 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 JRC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 JRC have outstanding finance?

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