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AU09 XRB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,994 mi
Last recorded142,994 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 142,994 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 123,905 miles

Nearside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,710 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 116,708 miles

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

Offside Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,407 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached front mounting nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2019 92,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 78,708 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 69,879 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 69,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 61,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,951 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XRB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AU09 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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