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202 EMK

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,537 mi
Last recorded46,537 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration202 EMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 46,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,468 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 46,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working has sound & water (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 46,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow reaction (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,789 miles

Central Rear Differential seal leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,695 miles

Middle brake light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres have badly deteriorated sidewalls due to age, replacement recommended

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,531 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,837 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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202 EMK is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 202 EMK, 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 202 EMK registered?

202 EMK is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is 202 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 202 EMK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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