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A914 SAS

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA914 SAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,528 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,107 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,525 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,762 miles

Fuel tank damp

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,821 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 41,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,837 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,438 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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A914 SAS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A914 SAS, 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 A914 SAS registered?

A914 SAS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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