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WJ09 YOA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,331 mi
Last recorded165,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 165,331 miles

Both sills and rear body area corroding

Centre row belts slow to retract

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside centre row catch cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 165,331 miles

Both sills and rear body area corroding

Centre row belts slow to retract

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside centre row catch cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill trims fitted restricting view

slight corrosion nearside rear door sill

slight corrosion offside rear door sill

slight play detected at steering wheel

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,771 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

plastic sill trims and under shields fitted restricting view- suspect slight corrosion under sill trims

Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,428 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

under shields/trim fitted restricting view

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 129,438 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 121,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,608 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,164 miles

car a bit dirty underneath

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 YOA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

WJ09 YOA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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