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WJ09 XKS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,694 mi
Last recorded137,694 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 137,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,555 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,559 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,434 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XKS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

WJ09 XKS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is WJ09 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 XKS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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