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ACC 879A

2009 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 879A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,074 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,420 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 23,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ACC 879A is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 ACC 879A, 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 ACC 879A registered?

ACC 879A is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is ACC 879A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 879A shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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