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AJ09 HVH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,835 mi
Last recorded120,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 120,835 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 118,348 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slighting wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 28 Nov 2024 118,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Jun 2023 118,286 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Hub bush slight play.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Hub bush excessive play.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,899 miles

Corrosion within several prescribed areas, Not considered excessive at time of test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 101,039 miles

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 101,039 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Front suspension deflated (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,433 miles

windscreen got scratch across

Pass 24 May 2018 71,897 miles

windscreen has scuff from the sweep n/s wiper blade

Fail 24 May 2018 71,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

windscreen has scuff from the sweep n/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s have some corrosion to inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some wear to inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some wear to inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s have some corrosion/pitting to inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch across glass (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,622 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 HVH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HVH, 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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What year was AJ09 HVH registered?

AJ09 HVH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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