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BA55 SJG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,253 mi
Last recorded184,253 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 184,253 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 184,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 177,839 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 170,249 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 163,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 156,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 145,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 130,340 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 123,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has a misting of oil around it

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,721 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake cable support bracket worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,415 miles

both outer rear seats blocked by child seats

Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,415 miles

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

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

both outer rear seats blocked by child seats

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2013 66,946 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,285 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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BA55 SJG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BA55 SJG, 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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BA55 SJG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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