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S90 BJL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,580 mi
Last recorded164,580 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 BJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 164,580 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tire worn on inner

n/s/front cv boot cracked

under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 152,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing, seat belt still functions as intended (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

general age related corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 111,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing, seat belt still functions as intended (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

general age related corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 136,071 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake cable rubbing wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above subframe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe above sub frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

general under body corrosion

just passed emissions

Pass 2 Feb 2022 135,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 120,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray insecure refit (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,737 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,264 miles

Liquid in rear light unit

Rusting on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,906 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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S90 BJL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S90 BJL, 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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S90 BJL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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