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FJ09 VJX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,061 mi
Last recorded84,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,061 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,669 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Showing signs of overheating (3.5.1g)

Slight bind nearside rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,796 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,218 miles

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

nearside head light slightly low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,978 miles

near side head light slightly low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,351 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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FJ09 VJX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FJ09 VJX, 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 FJ09 VJX registered?

FJ09 VJX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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