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WJ09 DHC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,831 mi
Last recorded121,831 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 DHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,831 miles

slight play in both rear inner tie rods

slight play in osf inner tie rod

Fail 7 Dec 2018 121,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

slight play in both rear inner tie rods

slight play in osf inner tie rod

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,890 miles

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 17 Feb 2017 92,030 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,505 miles

Rear row seats unable to check.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,505 miles

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

Rear row seats unable to check.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,564 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,647 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 DHC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ09 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

WJ09 DHC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 DHC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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