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A20 OFE

2009 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,685 mi
Last recorded150,685 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 150,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 150,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,641 miles

rear prop shaft, rear u/j ,slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2023 149,636 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear prop shaft, rear u/j ,slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,162 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 145,147 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,991 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 141,991 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front plate not fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn seal leaking (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn seal leaking (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinting and spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 139,048 miles

Central Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,872 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 129,872 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both side rears (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,568 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,523 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,523 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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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A20 OFE is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 OFE, 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 A20 OFE registered?

A20 OFE is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is A20 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OFE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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