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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

LR09 STUMOT history

LR09 STU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

LR09 STU white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
104,195 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 STU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 STU was last recorded at 104,195 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2018: 79,604 miles, lower than 796,000 miles on 16 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,193 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,195 miles
  • 2023 – 100,443 miles
  • 2022 – 97,903 miles
  • 2021 – 93,169 miles
  • 2020 – 88,831 miles
  • 2019 – 84,850 miles
  • 2018 – 79,604 miles
  • 2017 – 76,556 miles
  • 2016 – 71,744 miles
  • 2015 – 62,273 miles
  • 2014 – 49,457 miles
  • 2013 – 39,752 miles
  • 2012 – 28,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,195 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,195 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,195 miles
    Test number
    699027848182
    • AdvisoryUnder body showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail104,193 miles (+3,750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,193 miles
    Test number
    725399826643
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass100,443 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,443 miles
    Test number
    378205918913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail100,441 miles (+2,538)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    400548185977
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,903 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    945020294872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play very slight play detected on shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail97,900 miles (+4,731)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,900 miles
    Test number
    450896975364
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe to joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play very slight play detected on shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,169 miles (+4,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    323618786365
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting steering damper

  8. Pass88,831 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    707104477188
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly but no play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal leaking but no play
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,827 miles (+3,977)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    296569610561
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering rod boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly but no play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal leaking but no play
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,850 miles (+5,246)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    954217201047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint play

  11. Pass79,604 miles (-716,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    180997005829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front diff

  12. Fail796,000 miles (+719,444)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    796,000 miles
    Test number
    552688672186
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play swivel pin bearings (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak from swivel joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front diff

  13. Pass76,556 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    158540197345
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass71,744 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,744 miles
    Test number
    255454540727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,273 miles (+12,816)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    275304315460
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass49,457 miles (+9,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    269945334458
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated in wax oil

  17. Pass39,752 miles (+11,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,752 miles
    Test number
    467892523183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass28,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,656 miles
    Test number
    719591912125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 STU

Does LR09 STU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 STU expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 STU?
The MOT on LR09 STU expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 STU done?
LR09 STU was recorded at 104,195 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has LR09 STU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 STU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 STU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 STU find?
LR09 STU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: under body showing signs of corrosion.

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