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PX09 XMJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,540 mi
Last recorded156,540 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 XMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 156,540 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 156,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 149,248 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 149,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 141,507 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 130,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,986 miles

Central all underside of vehicle is showing it age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 121,985 miles

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

Central all underside of vehicle is showing it age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,545 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 99,330 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,833 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,331 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,824 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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PX09 XMJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This 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 PX09 XMJ, 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 PX09 XMJ registered?

PX09 XMJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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