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H27 JLM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,357 mi
Last recorded173,357 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 JLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 173,357 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms on both sides, bushes splitting, so all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 173,333 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms on both sides, bushes splitting, so all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 152,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes over rear sub frames (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 137,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 137,746 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes over upper rear wish bones corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper wish bone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,857 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 132,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on passenger side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,449 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,374 miles

engine covers fitted top and bottom.

Pass 8 May 2019 124,185 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 8 May 2018 116,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,010 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 108,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,528 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 101,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,042 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing heavy on inner edge advise wheel alignment

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,041 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing heavy on inner edge advise wheel alignment

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 87,429 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,260 miles

exhaust emissions to low to obtain a reading

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,759 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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H27 JLM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H27 JLM, 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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H27 JLM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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