LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2009)
CarHunch Score
20
Slightly below average for a 2009 Land Rover Defender
The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2009 Land Rover Defenders in our database.
A score of 20 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 20% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Based on 4,759 similar vehicles.
Complete MOT History
Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history
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MOT History for SM09KXX
LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2009) - 2,401cc Diesel
Found 26 MOT records for SM09KXX
Test History
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Safety-Critical Failures in History
Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.
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What the MOT history reveals
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📋 MOT History
20 Oct 2025
PASSED
Mileage: 125,676 MI
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Advisories:
- surface corrosion throw under side of vehicle
- front hub swivel seal slight oil leak
- near side and off side front floor is corroded out with the prescribed aera
- slight oil leak from steering box
MOT valid until: 19 Oct 2026
09 Sep 2024
PASSED
Mileage: 123,895 MI
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Major Defects (Passed Test):
These defects were major but not dangerous enough to fail the MOT test
- Registration plate lamp insecure ( (c) (i))
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Advisories:
- Reversing lamp inoperative
- Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs ( (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( (d) (i))
MOT valid until: 08 Sep 2025
29 Aug 2024
FAILED
Mileage: 123,894 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Due to corrosion ( (b) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ( (c))
- Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe ( (g))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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Major Defects:
- Registration plate lamp insecure ( (c) (i))
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Advisories:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs ( (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( (d) (i))
- Reversing lamp inoperative
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( (d) (i))
10 Aug 2024
FAILED
Mileage: 123,893 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak (.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ( (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ( (a) (i))
- Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft, front joint ( (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp insecure ( (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front area ( (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high ( (a))
- Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm bolt onto ( (b) (i))
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Major Defects:
- Registration plate lamp insecure ( (c) (i))
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Advisories:
- Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
- Reverse lamp inoperative
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs ( (a) (ii))
01 Sep 2023
PASSED
Mileage: 120,799 MI
MOT valid until: 31 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2023
FAILED
Mileage: 120,798 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member ( (i) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( (c))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member ( (i) (i))
05 Aug 2022
PASSED
Mileage: 116,112 MI
MOT valid until: 16 Aug 2023
25 Jul 2022
FAILED
Mileage: 116,100 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ( (b) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail ( (c) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ( (a) (ii))
- Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step ( (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step ( (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating ( (e))
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Advisories:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
17 Aug 2021
PASSED
Mileage: 111,510 MI
MOT valid until: 16 Aug 2022
15 Jul 2021
FAILED
Mileage: 111,504 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play ( (a) (i))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working ( (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play ( (a) (i))
13 Aug 2020
PASSED
Mileage: 108,439 MI
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Advisories:
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ( (a) (i))
MOT valid until: 12 Aug 2021
05 Aug 2020
FAILED
Mileage: 108,439 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ( (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ( (c))
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working ( (a) (ii))
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Advisories:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ( (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( (a) (ii))
04 Jul 2019
PASSED
Mileage: 101,756 MI
MOT valid until: 05 Aug 2020
18 Dec 2018
PASSED
Mileage: 99,038 MI
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Advisories:
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts ( (a) (ii))
MOT valid until: 22 Dec 2019
07 Dec 2017
PASSED
Mileage: 85,140 MI
MOT valid until: 22 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2017
FAILED
Mileage: 85,140 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ()
20 Dec 2016
PASSED
Mileage: 70,452 MI
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Advisories:
- damp ness of oil at steering box
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT valid until: 22 Dec 2017
14 Dec 2016
FAILED
Mileage: 70,387 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread ()
- Central Stop lamp not working ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush ()
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working ()
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Advisories:
- damp ness of oil at steering box
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight damage to near side front wheel arch
23 Dec 2015
PASSED
Mileage: 56,808 MI
MOT valid until: 22 Dec 2016
10 Dec 2015
FAILED
Mileage: 56,473 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users boot step (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
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Advisories:
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' ()
11 Dec 2014
PASSED
Mileage: 44,330 MI
MOT valid until: 10 Dec 2015
02 Dec 2013
PASSED
Mileage: 32,020 MI
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Advisories:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ()
MOT valid until: 01 Dec 2014
02 Dec 2013
FAILED
Mileage: 32,017 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
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Advisories:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ()
03 Jan 2013
FAILED
Mileage: 18,075 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
03 Jan 2013
PASSED
Mileage: 18,075 MI
MOT valid until: 02 Jan 2014
15 Jun 2012
PASSED
Mileage: 15,263 MI
MOT valid until: 30 Jun 2013
📊 MOT History Performance
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