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A56 RAY

2009 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,749 mi
Last recorded56,749 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA56 RAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,075 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,382 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 55,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 51,827 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,854 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,143 miles

camara in windowscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 25,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 19,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,048 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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A56 RAY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A56 RAY, 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 A56 RAY registered?

A56 RAY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is A56 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A56 RAY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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