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3735 MD

2009 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3735 MD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 70,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 70,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,712 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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3735 MD is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 3735 MD, 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 3735 MD registered?

3735 MD is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is 3735 MD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3735 MD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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