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BV09 TJY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 TJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023
Pass 2 Dec 2021 198,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 193,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim missing

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 154,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 135,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,615 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 121,615 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 106,633 miles

intermittent parking brake fault light on

Fail 13 May 2016 106,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

intermittent parking brake fault light on

Pass 18 May 2015 96,694 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 96,694 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r plastic wheel arch cover missing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,983 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,381 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 44,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,141 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TJY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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