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AJ09 WRO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 151,880 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 151,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,426 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 134,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers parking on screen obstructing view of road (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,080 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 WRO 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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

AJ09 WRO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AJ09 WRO safe to buy?

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