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WJ09 YOC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,681 mi
Last recorded146,681 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 146,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 146,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 130,465 miles

Suspension warning light on

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 115,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings spindle (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings spindle (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint spindle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint spindle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in centre of tread

suspension warning lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint spindle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint spindle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in centre of tread

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,931 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,101 miles

Centre Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Centre Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel flap does not secure closed fully

n/s/f mudflap broken off, sharp edges not likely to cause injury though

Fail 7 Mar 2012 41,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel flap does not secure closed fully

n/s/f mudflap broken off, sharp edges not likely to cause injury though

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 YOC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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