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N123 KJN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,110 mi
Last recorded144,110 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 KJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,110 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under-vehicle rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2025 142,934 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rails corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel guard corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 139,758 miles

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank cover corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,571 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tray under tank corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on rack and under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 124,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 124,191 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous rear brake discs (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 101,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r abs sensor wire insecure

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r abs sensor wire insecure

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,240 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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N123 KJN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N123 KJN, 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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N123 KJN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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