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AJ09 CGZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,678 mi
Last recorded156,678 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 CGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 156,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet weak

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable running close to wheel

Offside headlamp washer inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox,slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension leaning slightly to the offside

Fail 27 Aug 2025 156,651 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake cable close to tyre

Offside headlamp washer inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension leaning to offside

Pass 9 Aug 2024 150,151 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2024 150,148 miles

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on road wheel

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 153,572 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 143,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 133,845 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 133,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 119,741 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 108,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 May 2019 108,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 May 2018 100,847 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 May 2018 100,707 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 May 2017 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

coolant level low

Fail 23 May 2017 90,634 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

coolant level low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,088 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,928 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 71,928 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 68,352 miles

all brake pads are getting low

Pass 29 May 2013 60,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,252 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 CGZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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