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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LR09 MAXMOT history

LR09 MAX is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LR09 MAX silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,582 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 MAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 MAX was last recorded at 95,582 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,582 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,582 miles
  • 2025 – 93,391 miles
  • 2024 – 89,984 miles
  • 2023 – 84,436 miles
  • 2022 – 81,046 miles
  • 2021 – 74,272 miles
  • 2020 – 72,262 miles
  • 2019 – 66,199 miles
  • 2018 – 56,878 miles
  • 2017 – 50,946 miles
  • 2016 – 44,618 miles
  • 2015 – 38,760 miles
  • 2014 – 33,385 miles
  • 2013 – 29,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rears greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    274216613130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,582 miles (+2,191)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    743981727309
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,391 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    269494192398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,984 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    376610161605
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail89,978 miles (+5,542)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    911639537756
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen squirts forward of vehicle (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass84,436 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    393284718997
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Fail84,436 miles (+3,390)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    760394844403
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass81,046 miles (+6,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    255433010661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light innop
  9. Pass74,272 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    616268324462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,129 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    579782390484
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass72,262 miles (+6,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    461398891263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass66,199 miles (+9,321)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,199 miles
    Test number
    796755434695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,878 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,878 miles
    Test number
    350528268410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,946 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    854951633549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,618 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,618 miles
    Test number
    989699054065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    819832575093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,760 miles (+5,375)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    685272475057
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass33,385 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,385 miles
    Test number
    145272074433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    716794373058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 MAX

Does LR09 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 MAX is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 MAX?
The MOT on LR09 MAX is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 MAX done?
LR09 MAX was recorded at 95,582 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has LR09 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 MAX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 MAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 MAX find?
LR09 MAX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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