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SY09 NZJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,933 mi
Last recorded156,933 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 156,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,036 miles

NS&OS inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,398 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 128,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,287 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,316 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,315 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2016 88,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure Track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,227 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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SY09 NZJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY09 NZJ, 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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SY09 NZJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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