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LC09 JVW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,567 mi
Last recorded171,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 JVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 171,567 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulbs slightly dim and discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet lock slightly loose (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 171,560 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulbs slightly dim and discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet lock slightly loose (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 159,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Cover missing and has slightly more movement than usual in the fixing as spring retractor missing but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,221 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 149,195 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 141,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 127,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,245 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,147 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 59,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 43,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel bearings not tested

Pass 15 May 2014 43,561 miles

wheel bearings not tested

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,905 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wheel bearings not tested

Fail 8 Aug 2013 29,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wheel bearings not tested

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,376 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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LC09 JVW 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 66.7%.

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 LC09 JVW, 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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LC09 JVW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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