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SJ09 WSX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,092 mi
Last recorded191,092 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 WSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 191,092 miles

Vehicle has general underbody and sills corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle heat shield insecure

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 179,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine area damp, strong smell of diesel no visible signs of leak

fuel tank damp

Fail 25 Jan 2022 179,623 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine area damp, strong smell of diesel no visible signs of leak

fuel tank damp

Pass 3 Nov 2020 166,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank has a misting of diesel

Fail 3 Nov 2020 166,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank has a misting of diesel

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,724 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,709 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,486 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 WSX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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