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J55 RNE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,447 miles

chip in screen

Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,026 miles

chip in screen

Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,988 miles

chip in screen

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen is approx 5mm and has cracking to the side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front misting of oil on steering rack rubber boots

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs lipped and have scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin passed decelerometer test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner sills haver surface corrosion on both sides

suspension fault showing on instrument cluster, vehicle at correct ride height and suspension provides damping.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 50,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both front brake pipes slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen is approx 5mm and has cracking to the side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front misting of oil on steering rack rubber boots

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs lipped and have scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin passed decelerometer test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner sills haver surface corrosion on both sides

suspension fault showing on instrument cluster, vehicle at correct ride height and suspension provides damping.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,669 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,975 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,694 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,707 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 15,245 miles

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

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

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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J55 RNE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J55 RNE, 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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J55 RNE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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