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WJ09 DCX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 DCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 147,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,904 miles

some rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,227 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

n/s side step badly corroded

presented as a 3 seater

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,838 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to the edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Mud guard broken

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at retaining clips above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at retaining clips above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 6 Feb 2019 121,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,942 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,060 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,011 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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WJ09 DCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ09 DCX, 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 WJ09 DCX registered?

WJ09 DCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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