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AJ09 CEV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,217 mi
Last recorded204,217 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 CEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 204,217 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 204,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 197,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 192,066 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 184,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 174,981 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 174,981 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 160,456 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,219 miles

Covers fitted.

Engine management lamp on.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,550 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,421 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 CEV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 CEV, 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 CEV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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