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AJ09 HXC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,344 mi
Last recorded241,344 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 241,344 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 241,297 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))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 218,688 miles

unknown transmission noise on road test

Fail 11 Feb 2025 218,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

unknown transmission noise on road test

Pass 16 Feb 2024 208,512 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 199,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 189,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 176,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 162,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 143,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,075 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 130,069 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at rear bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at rear bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,566 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at two front to rear brake pipes where they branch to rear cross body,s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking under engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 46,068 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,444 miles

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

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

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 HXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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