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N1 KJE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,795 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 116,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 116,378 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,969 miles

nsr to front corroded

front tyres are getting very low on tread !

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 102,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,204 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt locking buckle cover missing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Locking buckle cover missing (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt locking buckle cover missing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Locking buckle cover missing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,928 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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N1 KJE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N1 KJE, 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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What year was N1 KJE registered?

N1 KJE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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