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A9 DDJ

2009 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,017 mi
Last recorded154,017 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 154,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 129,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,203 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,383 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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A9 DDJ is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A9 DDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 DDJ registered?

A9 DDJ is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is A9 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DDJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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