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AD09 CXZ

2009 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,520 mi
Last recorded113,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 CXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 113,520 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play arm on to the box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,214 miles

Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box/rear diff pinion? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various slight engine oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2024 109,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front both front swivel seals slightly leaking

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn pin worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 105,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff pinion? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2023 105,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff pinion? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2022 99,891 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 99,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,002 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 93,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,006 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 54,134 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,670 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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AD09 CXZ is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD09 CXZ, 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 AD09 CXZ registered?

AD09 CXZ is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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