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AK09 VTM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 113,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X 1 lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 113,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads have come off of backing plate and loose in carrier (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Air suspension indicating a fault on dash and stuck in off road position (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X 1 lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,144 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 109,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe is front to rear corroded at rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe is front to rear corroded at rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,503 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 109,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,192 miles

Nearside Rear very slight side to side pley

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear very slight side to side pley

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,644 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,287 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, seat belt untested

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,411 miles

Oil leak

parkbrake noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,011 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,042 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,042 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 VTM 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 68.2%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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