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A9 VHY

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,351 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,222 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 54,221 miles

Fuel tank leaking Breather hose top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,800 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [arm front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [arm front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,722 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,640 miles

Central Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Central Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 25,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,324 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 24,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,371 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp around the breather.

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 VHY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A9 VHY, 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 A9 VHY registered?

A9 VHY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is A9 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 VHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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