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MJ09 LFA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,777 mi
Last recorded151,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (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))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 151,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (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))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 143,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 112,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,460 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,851 miles

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 81,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front track arm rear bushes starting to seperate

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 1 Apr 2014 35,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front track arm rear bushes starting to seperate

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,094 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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MJ09 LFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJ09 LFA, 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 MJ09 LFA registered?

MJ09 LFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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