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3 JTR

2009 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,728 mi
Last recorded258,728 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 258,728 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 245,126 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 244,834 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm spring loaded joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track control bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 227,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 213,040 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere / swivel joint seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 196,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 195,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 193,296 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 188,204 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 187,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 168,523 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 168,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,791 miles

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

both rear top shocker bushes slight wear

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 21 Mar 2017 148,601 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

both rear top shocker bushes slight wear

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,316 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,613 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,093 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from offside front tractor joint

Fail 1 Apr 2014 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from offside front tractor joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,462 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,864 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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3 JTR is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 3 JTR, 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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3 JTR is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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