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321 DFX

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,468 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 84,468 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 84,103 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear bolt onto axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering damper bolt loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,060 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 80,502 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Sector arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,663 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Sector arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,587 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,455 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,892 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,824 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,812 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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321 DFX is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 321 DFX, 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 321 DFX registered?

321 DFX is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is 321 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 321 DFX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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