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J30 FRG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 FRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 131,021 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,904 miles

General underside corrosion to subframes and suspension components

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 15 Aug 2024 121,073 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower general underside corrosion to chassis and members but not excessively

Nearside outer sill cover fitted

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 114,185 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower general underside corrosion to chassis and members but not excessively

Nearside outer sill cover fitted

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,125 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside chassis and sub-frames none excessive

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 91,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside chassis and sub-frames none excessive

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,068 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 76,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,834 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 60,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle rear and nearside rear seat belts not fully tested.

Fail 30 May 2013 46,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,355 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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J30 FRG 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 72.7%.

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 J30 FRG, 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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J30 FRG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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