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952 WF

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 WF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,238 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Hub seal leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,989 miles

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,085 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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952 WF is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 952 WF, 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 952 WF registered?

952 WF is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is 952 WF safe to buy?

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