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AD09 XPR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,643 mi
Last recorded131,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 131,643 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 125,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 118,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 110,396 miles

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 110,396 miles

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

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

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate very rusty

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate seats have been bolted down in close position ,so rear seat belts not testable

fuel tank support carrier rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush starting to unbound (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tail gate seats locked in close position by bar bolted across seat not allowing access at time of test, so condition seat belts not tested as seat not functional ....

Fail 24 Sep 2018 96,071 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake switch (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative switch faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened belt in boot , also restricted behind cover (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened belt in boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush starting to unbound (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,727 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner and outer tread edges

Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing boot belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,091 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,608 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil level low.

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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AD09 XPR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AD09 XPR, 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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AD09 XPR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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