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VX09 DLJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,293 mi
Last recorded193,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 193,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 191,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 183,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 179,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 171,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 163,395 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 163,275 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 152,400 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 129,201 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 129,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,200 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER MISSING FROM BUCKLE

Fail 11 Dec 2015 96,200 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE REAR "D" BRACKET (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE REAR "D" BRACKET (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEARSIDE FRONT INNER (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE REAR INNER (3.5.1g)

Rear reflector missing OFFSIDE (1.5.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER MISSING FROM BUCKLE

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,787 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in near side & offside front lower suspenion arm rear bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in near side & offside front lower suspenion arm rear bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DLJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc 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 VX09 DLJ, 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 VX09 DLJ registered?

VX09 DLJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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