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AJ09 BVE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,888 mi
Last recorded138,888 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 138,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 133,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 128,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 118,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 118,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 115,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,887 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf wheel kerbed and scratch/crack to alloy recommend replace

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,928 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,382 miles

R/N/S tyre low tread

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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AJ09 BVE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AJ09 BVE, 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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AJ09 BVE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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