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AV09 DGE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 135,058 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,895 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,474 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 92,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,495 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,423 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 70,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,681 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,693 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,565 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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AV09 DGE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV09 DGE, 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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AV09 DGE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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