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AJ09 BXM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,074 mi
Last recorded158,074 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 158,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 151,654 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 151,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play donut bush perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,141 miles

Brake cable incorrectly secured at nearside rear, slightly chafing other pipes and hoses. Above chassis rail and difficult to view.

Dash binnacle intermittent fault. During start up, no warning lamps are shown, and the speedometer does not function. This did not happen during this inspection.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted ABS wire incorrectly routed also, but holding hose away from items it would otherwise foul. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,141 miles

Brake cable incorrectly secured at nearside rear, slightly chafing other pipes and hoses. Above chassis rail and difficult to view.

Dash binnacle intermittent fault. During start up, no warning lamps are shown, and the speedometer does not function. This did not happen during this inspection.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted ABS wire incorrectly routed also, but holding hose away from items it would otherwise foul. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,163 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,146 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,360 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 BXM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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