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J29 KNA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,555 mi
Last recorded177,555 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 KNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 177,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 177,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 167,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 167,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 157,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 157,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 144,819 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 144,819 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 130,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snaped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 112,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,065 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,063 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 57,677 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,175 miles

slight corrosion on front/rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,281 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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J29 KNA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J29 KNA, 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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J29 KNA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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