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800 DT

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 DT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 122,643 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rearpipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 114,833 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight sweating around fuel tank

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight sweating around fuel tank

Slight sweating around rear diff

Pass 4 May 2021 100,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight sweating around fuel tank area

Fail 4 May 2021 100,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight sweating around fuel tank area

Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and flexi hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 88,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,853 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,977 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,091 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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800 DT is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 800 DT, 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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800 DT is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is 800 DT safe to buy?

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