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CU09 NDJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,223 mi
Last recorded170,223 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 170,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 168,274 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 158,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,767 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 140,746 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,672 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 117,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,040 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 87,040 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement PARK BRAKE (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE CABLE INSECURE

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,098 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 71,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 71,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2014 65,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,746 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,883 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

park brake fault indicated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

park brake fault indicated

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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CU09 NDJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU09 NDJ, 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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CU09 NDJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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