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A16 JSV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

168,469 mi
Last recorded168,469 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 168,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 168,469 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,773 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 164,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,837 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,213 miles

Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses have condensation/moisture inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mouldy. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 119,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses have condensation/moisture inside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mouldy. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 154,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge will very soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,552 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 148,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre waeaing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,429 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 140,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,196 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,196 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not locking (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,611 miles

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2017 134,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/20 109Y Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/20 109 Y Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 113,316 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/20 109Y Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/20 109 Y Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,653 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limits nail nearside rear tyre

park brake low close to full travel

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,920 miles

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2015 88,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,294 miles

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 5 Oct 2013 64,294 miles

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

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,390 miles

both rear tyres outer wall damage

front /rear brake pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

poor park brake performance

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A16 JSV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 A16 JSV, 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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A16 JSV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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