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BV09 JZD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,125 mi
Last recorded217,125 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 JZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 217,125 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 217,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 207,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 193,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 193,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 180,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 180,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 169,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 169,524 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 142,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 134,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 127,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,171 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,997 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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BV09 JZD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV09 JZD, 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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BV09 JZD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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