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A11 SYN

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,627 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,127 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts from flexis to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,925 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,819 miles

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))

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

advise both rear shock absorber bushes slight play

advise slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,485 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes which are just acceptable.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn just above 1.6mm and are just acceptable.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,485 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes which are just acceptable.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn just above 1.6mm and are just acceptable.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,298 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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A11 SYN is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 A11 SYN, 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 A11 SYN registered?

A11 SYN is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is A11 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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