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AK09 GJU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,170 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,964 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,438 miles

advise o/s n/s front upper and lower suspension arm bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,468 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in centre tred of tyre

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,393 miles

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushies have slight play

Pass 2 May 2014 57,158 miles

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

all rear rose bushies have slight play

front discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

all rear rose bushies have slight play

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 1 May 2013 47,400 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,923 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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AK09 GJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 AK09 GJU, 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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AK09 GJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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