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AF09 ZJE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,471 mi
Last recorded183,471 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 183,471 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 183,437 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 183,341 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded badly (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front runner steps corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear of rear seats (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 168,318 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two seats fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 168,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Fuel Soaked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two seats fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 151,037 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from the fuel cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on the front and rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,946 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 ZJE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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