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AJ09 CHD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,148 mi
Last recorded131,148 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,148 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 131,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) offside front inner (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside side step slighty damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,586 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both side steps corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear inner sill risers corrodeing

rear chassis strating to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2019 109,412 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 109,411 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,298 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,298 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,667 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,437 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 CHD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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