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AJ09 CKP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,492 mi
Last recorded177,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 177,492 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front light lens (halo bulb) insecure

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

Nearside Rear light lens incomplete

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

chassis and body corroded

o/s rear brake disc and pads showing signs of heat (not biding at time of test)

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2026 177,492 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front light lens (halo bulb) insecure

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

Nearside Rear light lens incomplete

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis and body corroded

o/s rear brake disc and pads showing signs of heat (not biding at time of test)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,506 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 lower suspension arms...surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 162,349 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front at elbow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 136,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor slight deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaitor slight deteirated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 136,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor slight deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaitor slight deteirated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,684 miles

Bonnet Only Being Held By 1 Catch!!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,672 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet Only Being Held By 1 Catch!!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Level Low

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,877 miles

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

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

both rear tyres recommend to be changed

Fail 6 Jun 2013 37,877 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres recommend to be changed

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,510 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r tyre getting low and cut tread area

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 CKP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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