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AJ09 BVF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,784 mi
Last recorded160,784 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 160,784 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test third row seats ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked by mounting bolt (0.1 (a))

electronic air suspension light indicates a fault (system operative at time of test)

Fail 13 May 2024 160,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test third row seats ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked by mounting bolt (0.1 (a))

electronic air suspension light indicates a fault (system operative at time of test)

Pass 19 Dec 2022 136,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,023 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,967 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,314 miles

your 1st mot was due on the 27/03/2012 then on that date or before each year ?

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

eml warning light stays on all the time

your 1st mot was due on the 27/03/2012 then on that date or before each year ?

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,816 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,556 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,067 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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AJ09 BVF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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