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635 TPD

2009 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration635 TPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,157 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,154 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,591 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 34,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,851 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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635 TPD is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 635 TPD, 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 635 TPD registered?

635 TPD is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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