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AF09 HJA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,912 mi
Last recorded203,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 203,912 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket/holder not attached to body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (ALL) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis has surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OSR 2nd row buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and all mounted components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres right on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 193,111 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 192,933 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 182,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 170,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 154,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 143,572 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 143,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,870 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing very thin to limit

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

offside front anti roll bar link balljoint showing slight wear

Pass 23 May 2016 124,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres warn on edges

movement noted in o/s/f rack end

Fail 23 May 2016 124,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres warn on edges

movement noted in o/s/f rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,073 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 24 May 2013 89,313 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 89,312 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,762 miles

slight play front steering arms

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AF09 HJA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 HJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF09 HJA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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