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4 JWS

2009 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests50 (32 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,874 mi
Last recorded76,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

32 pass 18 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,874 miles

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Aug 2025 138,265 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,872 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,973 miles

front and rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,365 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on limit (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cab showing slight corrosion in places

n/s bolt on door step corroded/loose

parking brake tall

rear fuel tank strap corroded

reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2023 137,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on limit (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cab showing slight corrosion in places

n/s bolt on door step corroded/loose

parking brake tall

rear fuel tank strap corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,531 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s+n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion showing in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s floor/battery box corroded+holed

parking brake tall

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,358 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,169 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have play/play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bolt on door step deteriorated

both seatbelts have minor damage

drivers door check strap

n/s floor/battery tray corroded+holed

parking brake tall

rear crossmember etc showing corrosion

reverse light not working

slight corrosion showing in places inc body mounts

towbar elec plug flap missing

tyres starting to get lower

Fail 13 Nov 2020 135,164 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have play/play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bolt on door step deteriorated

both seatbelts have minor damage

drivers door check strap

n/s floor/battery tray corroded+holed

parking brake tall

rear crossmember etc showing corrosion

reverse light not working

slight corrosion showing in places inc body mounts

towbar elec plug flap missing

tyres starting to get lower

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,407 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

very slight diff oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,407 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

very slight diff oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,589 miles

Central body mounts etc corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

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

battery box/floor corroded+holled

drivers door strap dis-connected

exhaust flange+hangers showing deterioration/deteriorated

o/s bolt on door step incomplete n/s loose

rear a bar+mounting showing corrosion

rear brake discs showing deterioration

rear crossmember/towbar mounting corroded

slight/some corrosion showing in places

tyre starting to get lower

Fail 25 Oct 2019 134,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining loose on pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Central body mounts etc corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated +plug damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

battery box/floor corroded+holled

drivers door strap dis-connected

exhaust flange+hangers showing deterioration/deteriorated

o/s bolt on door step incomplete n/s loose

rear a bar+mounting showing corrosion

rear brake discs showing deterioration

rear crossmember/towbar mounting corroded

slight/some corrosion showing in places

tyre starting to get lower

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,802 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR N& NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,802 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR N& NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear diff oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,806 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 133,806 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 133,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,184 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front radius arm bushes worn/delamiated on limit

both front seatbelts damaged

both rear brake pad rattle spring clips missing+pins etc worn

corrosion showing in places

door check strap not connected o/s

door hinge pins worn

rear tyre starting to get lower

tires have slightly uneven treadwear+some cuts damage

towbar elec plug deteriorated/damaged slightly

towbar pin missing

wiper deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 133,178 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid faulty (8.2.3)

Steering locking device insecure drop arm (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front radius arm bushes worn/delamiated on limit

both front seatbelts damaged

both rear brake pad rattle spring clips missing+pins etc worn

corrosion showing in places

door check strap not connected o/s

door hinge pins worn

rear tyre starting to get lower

tires have slightly uneven treadwear+some cuts damage

towbar elec plug deteriorated/damaged slightly

towbar pin missing

wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,633 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush worn/deteriorated on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

door check strap faulty+hinge pins worn

seatbelts have slight damage

slight corrosion showing in places

spare tyre flat

towbar plug damaged

tyre treadwear slightly uneven+slight cuts to tyres

tyres starting to get lower

Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush worn/deteriorated on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

door check strap faulty+hinge pins worn

seatbelts have slight damage

slight corrosion showing in places

spare tyre flat

towbar plug damaged

tyre treadwear slightly uneven+slight cuts to tyres

tyres starting to get lower

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,737 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front raduis arm front bushes delaminating/deteriorated

front seatbelts have slight damage

tyre treadwear slightly uneven+starting to get lower

Fail 7 Sep 2015 131,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front swivel joints weeping on limit

front raduis arm front bushes delaminating/deteriorated

front seatbelts have slight damage

tyre treadwear slightly uneven+starting to get lower

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 130,748 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 130,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,502 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 102,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,037 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,335 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,335 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,910 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 57,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 42,712 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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4 JWS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 4 JWS, 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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4 JWS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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