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WJ09 DJU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,702 mi
Last recorded177,702 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 177,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 177,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP BROKEN (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 172,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 162,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 155,225 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 155,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

reaqr brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,102 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

reaqr brake discs worn

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 DJU 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 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

WJ09 DJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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