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AK09 CLZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 CLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inputs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,800 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 96,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,302 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,209 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 78,209 miles

Central Lower Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking under vehicle by fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 66,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,268 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 57,268 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,905 miles

slight play to n/s/r track control arm inner joint

Fail 28 Apr 2015 26,905 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

slight play to n/s/r track control arm inner joint

Pass 9 May 2014 23,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,493 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 18,489 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn close to limit

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,301 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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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AK09 CLZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK09 CLZ, 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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AK09 CLZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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