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WJ09 FKX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 FKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 113,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,166 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corrosion and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 104,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper rose bush situated in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corrosion and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,624 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corrosion and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front x2 tyres some perishing,3mm,offside front wear to inner edge

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some wear/corrosion to brake discs

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some wear/corrosion to brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,313 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,251 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake disc (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,633 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from front end, poss' anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from front end, poss' anti roll bar bushes

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 FKX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

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

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