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B21 PEM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,450 mi
Last recorded111,450 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 PEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 111,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 111,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 106,303 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 106,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,264 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 100,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

bonnet catch insecure does not lock secondary catch works

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,603 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 99,603 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/s + O/s Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,828 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,360 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,536 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 28,536 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre limit and tread poor condition

offside rear tyre limit

rear pads worn

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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B21 PEM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B21 PEM, 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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What year was B21 PEM registered?

B21 PEM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is B21 PEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 PEM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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