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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LS09 HFXMOT history

LS09 HFX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LS09 HFX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,001 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HFX was last recorded at 125,001 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,754 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,247 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,001 miles
  • 2025 – 123,754 miles
  • 2024 – 123,378 miles
  • 2023 – 122,778 miles
  • 2022 – 121,303 miles
  • 2020 – 118,931 miles
  • 2019 – 116,055 miles
  • 2018 – 106,267 miles
  • 2017 – 94,557 miles
  • 2016 – 89,467 miles
  • 2015 – 76,903 miles
  • 2014 – 63,043 miles
  • 2013 – 51,268 miles
  • 2012 – 38,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rig holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front hub oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,001 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    140392580044
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail125,001 miles (+1,247)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    925157981652
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass123,754 miles (+376)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,754 miles
    Test number
    708546223502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass123,378 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,378 miles
    Test number
    520065033097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rig holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting on engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail123,378 miles (+600)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,378 miles
    Test number
    300557769613
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rig holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting on engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass122,778 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,778 miles
    Test number
    280293014265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass121,303 miles (+2,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    623529494761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers lower bushes worn
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint boot deteriorated

  8. Pass118,931 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    544483827601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,055 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    912741441759
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,055 miles (+9,788)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    597661998633
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,267 miles (+11,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    994170348874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass94,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    162911866655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail94,557 miles (+5,090)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    449526775490
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    150047055623
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  15. Fail89,467 miles (+12,564)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    602887260667
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  16. Pass76,903 miles (+13,860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,903 miles
    Test number
    869537465157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,043 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    139256974121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,268 miles (+13,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    607842073168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,053 miles
    Test number
    999727272121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail38,052 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,052 miles
    Test number
    477107372185
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Questions about LS09 HFX

Does LS09 HFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HFX is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HFX?
The MOT on LS09 HFX is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HFX done?
LS09 HFX was recorded at 125,001 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LS09 HFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HFX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 HFX 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 LS09 HFX find?
LS09 HFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of axle; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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