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J30 GKJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,029 mi
Last recorded184,029 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 184,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021
Pass 9 Nov 2020 174,196 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 174,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 169,382 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 169,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 163,020 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 152,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 146,624 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Oil leak Transfere box and rear diff. ()

Pass 7 May 2016 140,303 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly to near side (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wearing thin (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 4 May 2016 140,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (over rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner c v boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (over rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Service brake juddering slightly to near side (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wearing thin (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,381 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 128,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,160 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

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 GKJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J30 GKJ, 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 GKJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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