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E22 CAS

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests44 (33 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,310 mi
Last recorded112,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 CAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

33 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 112,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 117,863 miles

chassis has corrosion

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 117,863 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

chassis has corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 109,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,345 miles

slight bind to offside front wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2024 104,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind to offside front wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,495 miles

Battery box corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 115,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box missing

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fog light switch works but loose

no reverse light

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,071 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel pipes securing clip corroded away allowing fuel to leak from system (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,513 miles

Floor around battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R Brake disc very corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 112,469 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting O/S/R Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S/R Brake disc severely corroded

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt by steering box steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

floorpan by battery tray

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,068 miles

Battery box corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,066 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery box corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,427 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,427 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to EML (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,672 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,156 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 66,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,554 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroded near n/s rear suspension mount

Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,436 miles

n/s rear chassis

steering box damp

Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,449 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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E22 CAS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E22 CAS, 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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E22 CAS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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