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AV09 RKZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,686 mi
Last recorded167,686 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 167,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GOING TO O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVERS MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,899 miles

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

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 1st row rear seats buckle missing outer case. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 1st row of rear seats outer case missing from buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged MIDDLE ROW OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON N/S/PART OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged MIDDLE ROW OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 153,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged MIDDLE ROW OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON N/S/PART OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged MIDDLE ROW OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged MIDDLE ROW OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,234 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor damage to plate. (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen is cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer case of buckle missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer case of buckle missing,. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 146,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor damage to plate. (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen is cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer case of buckle missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer case of buckle missing,. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 140,240 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,833 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,820 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

undertray fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,575 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 45,574 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 RKZ 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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