CarVerify

Free Car Check

JA51 LAB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 137,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,215 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,949 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,946 miles

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

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JA51 LAB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JA51 LAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JA51 LAB?

You can check the full history of JA51 LAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JA51 LAB registered?

JA51 LAB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is JA51 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA51 LAB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JA51 LAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JA51 LAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.