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9 SX

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,629 mi
Last recorded25,629 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 SX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 25,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 24,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 20,202 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 20,202 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 16,641 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 16,639 miles

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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,444 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 14,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 13,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 11,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 10,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,522 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 6,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 5,475 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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9 SX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 9 SX, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9 SX registered?

9 SX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is 9 SX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 SX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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