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B18 LYX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,031 mi
Last recorded170,031 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 170,031 miles

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,189 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod(drumstick ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 150,829 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre support bearing rear propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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 inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod (drumstick) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,296 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror lens damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,861 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,857 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,860 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 81,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,062 miles

Front brake pads worn to aprox 5mm.

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

All wiper blades split.

Front brake pads worn to aprox 5mm.

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

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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B18 LYX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B18 LYX, 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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B18 LYX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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