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A101 THY

2009 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 THY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 121,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,229 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 90,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 78,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from inletmainfold gasket and turbo pipe.

Fail 20 May 2015 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from inletmainfold gasket and turbo pipe.

Pass 19 May 2014 69,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,402 miles

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

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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A101 THY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A101 THY, 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 A101 THY registered?

A101 THY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is A101 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 THY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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