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AF09 XMJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,637 mi
Last recorded140,637 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,752 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 128,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,772 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 120,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gator area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,692 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part main brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,754 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,687 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,599 miles

Handbrake only just met the requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,408 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,433 miles

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 XMJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMJ, 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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What year was AF09 XMJ registered?

AF09 XMJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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