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AU09 OBG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,176 mi
Last recorded157,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 157,176 miles

corrosion behind rear doors both sides plastic sill covers fitted

parking brake motor noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 143,568 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 134,315 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges and close to limit!

offside and nearside rear tyres worn.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 134,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges and close to limit!

offside and nearside rear tyres worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 117,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 114,081 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,721 miles

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

o/s/r/ and n/s/f/ tyres getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,706 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,992 miles

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

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

spare tyre below minimum tread depth

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,843 miles

both front and also o/s/r tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,525 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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AU09 OBG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 AU09 OBG, 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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AU09 OBG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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