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7359 SP

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,895 mi
Last recorded106,895 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7359 SP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,895 miles

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

Nearside Engine Mount Leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,030 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 105,030 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,844 miles

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

Front STEERING SWIVELS SMALL OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,454 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,669 miles

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

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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7359 SP is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 7359 SP, 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 7359 SP registered?

7359 SP is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is 7359 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7359 SP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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