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SJ09 WSL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,023 mi
Last recorded94,023 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 WSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,023 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 94,023 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 94,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 87,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 83,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,104 miles

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,919 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,245 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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SJ09 WSL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ09 WSL, 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 SJ09 WSL registered?

SJ09 WSL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is SJ09 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 WSL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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