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A17 CTA

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner hub seal is leaking

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play cross rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner hub seal is leaking

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,162 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 42,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,139 miles

nearside front side step corroded

offside front hub seal damp

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,908 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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A17 CTA is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A17 CTA, 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 A17 CTA registered?

A17 CTA is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is A17 CTA safe to buy?

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