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H17 TOJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,569 mi
Last recorded173,569 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 TOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 173,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 173,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 161,047 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 161,043 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 157,913 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 157,913 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2023 154,783 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis rails have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 148,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 136,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 126,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 121,083 miles

Nearside mirror outer casing missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 107,964 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 107,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 99,599 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 99,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Light unit has x2 Side light LEDs inop

Pass 29 May 2015 91,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

front number plate cracked, but still secure

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,228 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,470 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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H17 TOJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 H17 TOJ, 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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H17 TOJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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