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CA09 SJO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes and pipes above rear subframe to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides visibility to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Not likely to detach (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake backing plate corroded away

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge - overall tread depth 3mm (1.4mm to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner of rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear back plate corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,624 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear back plate corroded

surface corrosion noted to chassis

Fail 10 Aug 2022 88,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear back plate corroded

surface corrosion noted to chassis

Pass 24 Jul 2021 77,678 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2021 77,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,011 miles

Nearside Front headlight washer unit missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage to webbing material (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light shroud missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens damaged/smashed 50% missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corroded on outer protection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind when turned by hand - brakes require diagnostic/service (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front headlight washer unit missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage to belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglight shroud missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector broken/smashed (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at transfer gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre treads worn to near allowed limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 69,287 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front headlight washer unit missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage to belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglight shroud missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector broken/smashed (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at transfer gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre treads worn to near allowed limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,681 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2018 62,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,940 miles

Offside Rear bumper support corroded and broke

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,291 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,463 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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CA09 SJO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 CA09 SJO, 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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CA09 SJO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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