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AK09 GHH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,187 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 122,187 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 108,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,576 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake caliper corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath to body panels/chassis

Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake caliper corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath to body panels/chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to upper suspension arm area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to upper suspension arm area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake fluid slightly dis-coloured

Fail 11 Mar 2022 94,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to upper suspension arm area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to upper suspension arm area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake fluid slightly dis-coloured

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,568 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged has been fouling on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Too caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer bush "rose joint" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quite rusty in numerous places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier and wheel placed in the rear of vehicle not bolted on.

Unable to assess 3rd row seat belts due to belongings in boot area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches to screen in the ark of the wiper blade, on both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,245 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Center bearing bonding failed (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative And showing fault light (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Too caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer bush "rose joint" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quite rusty in numerous places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier and wheel placed in the rear of vehicle not bolted on.

Unable to assess 3rd row seat belts due to belongings in boot area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches to screen in the ark of the wiper blade, on both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,264 miles

Air suspension light illuminated indicating a fault, normal ride height only available

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak transfer box damp ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing Bonded rubber mount split/perished ()

rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 76,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air suspension light illuminated indicating a fault, normal ride height only available

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak transfer box damp ()

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing Bonded rubber mount split/perished ()

rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,235 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer bush 'rose joint' (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Transfer box damp ()

Park brake test has only just met the minimum requirements, service / repair may be required

Play in propshaft centre bearing Centre bearing rubber mount split ()

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded in multiple places

Fail 9 Mar 2017 71,229 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Hard to rotate wheel` possible brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer bush 'rose joint' (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Transfer box damp ()

Park brake test has only just met the minimum requirements, service / repair may be required

Play in propshaft centre bearing Centre bearing rubber mount split ()

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded in multiple places

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,565 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre, worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear prop shaft center bearing separating from rubber mounting

Fail 10 Mar 2016 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre, worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear prop shaft center bearing separating from rubber mounting

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,091 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,190 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,377 miles

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 GHH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AK09 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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