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NJ09 DVW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 DVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 137,970 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 130,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 122,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion under vehicle on various placecs

Fail 3 Aug 2024 122,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion under vehicle on various placecs

Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,968 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front brake pads worn down to sensor wire

rear brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear differential (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.86 MM, small cut within central tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.92 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,635 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,124 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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NJ09 DVW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NJ09 DVW, 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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NJ09 DVW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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