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333 NR

2009 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,690 mi
Last recorded44,690 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 NR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 44,521 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 44,521 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,090 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 44,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 43,989 miles

Front Lower leaking oil slightly both sides

Fail 15 Aug 2023 43,989 miles

Front Lower leaking oil slightly both sides

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 40,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When stop lamps are applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,623 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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333 NR is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 333 NR, 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 333 NR registered?

333 NR is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is 333 NR safe to buy?

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