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VX09 DJK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

202,619 mi
Last recorded202,619 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 DJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 202,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 202,619 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.56 average reading 1.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 194,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not connected

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 194,646 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not connected

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 184,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 184,569 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 147,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 135,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 135,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,571 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 127,571 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,888 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,739 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 113,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,546 miles

no rear seat or rear seatbelts fitted at the tim of the test

small chips on windscreen not affecting drivers view

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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VX09 DJK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VX09 DJK, 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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VX09 DJK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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