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DB04 JEB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,558 mi
Last recorded188,558 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 JEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 188,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 180,987 miles

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

Chassis corroded

Fuel tank support corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Sills undersealed

Steering rack appears damp

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 180,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both rear spindles (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank support corroded

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Including pig tail mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

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

Rear sills corroded

Spare wheel fitted incorrectly

Steering rack appears damp

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 175,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 173,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 167,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 151,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,974 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 101,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,250 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,963 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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DB04 JEB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DB04 JEB, 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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What year was DB04 JEB registered?

DB04 JEB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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