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JC09 LAR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC09 LAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 136,123 miles

side steps corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2023 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

side steps corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,281 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 123,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,633 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,730 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 87,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,189 miles

nsf tyre worn low in tread

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,999 miles

Engine covers and Under shields fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 48,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,611 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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JC09 LAR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JC09 LAR, 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

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What year was JC09 LAR registered?

JC09 LAR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is JC09 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC09 LAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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