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DW02 CJW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,446 mi
Last recorded164,446 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 164,446 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 164,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint with centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 158,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 152,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 152,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 146,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated at 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 128,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 114,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 114,236 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 105,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 61,464 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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DW02 CJW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DW02 CJW, 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 DW02 CJW registered?

DW02 CJW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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