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AJ09 WLZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,549 mi
Last recorded178,549 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 178,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 159,668 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leaking onto osf suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rubber D mount perished by fluid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 159,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leaking onto osf suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rubber D mount perished by fluid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 147,788 miles

1.play in nsr and osr inner upper wishbone arm bushes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also nailed (5.2.3 (e))

osr tyre nailed

Fail 7 May 2022 147,788 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

1.play in nsr and osr inner upper wishbone arm bushes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also nailed (5.2.3 (e))

osr tyre nailed

Pass 25 May 2021 142,615 miles

play in nsr and osr upperwisbone arm bushes inner

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,842 miles

1.osr tyre worn on inner edge .

2 brake pad warning lamp on 3. play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2019 132,842 miles

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

1.osr tyre worn on inner edge .

2 brake pad warning lamp on 3. play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,055 miles

1.osr tyre worn on inner edge 2.slight play in osf inner arm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,514 miles

handbrake locked after test done

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,319 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,876 miles

small cuts in both front tyre treads

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,213 miles

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

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 WLZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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