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B3 XSO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,290 mi
Last recorded211,290 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 211,290 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bit of General Corrosion Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 198,615 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 178,735 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 163,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 163,067 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel residue on undertray

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,171 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind from service brake

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 138,171 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight bind from service brake

Offside Front unable to check play in wheel bearing or other steering and suspension components due to arm insecurely attached to wheel hub via the bottom ball joint.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on air suspension pipe

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on air suspension pipe

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on air suspension pipe

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Oil leak engine area ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front very slight bind felt by hand when wheel spun

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Oil leak engine area ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front very slight bind felt by hand when wheel spun

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,600 miles

Advanced wear to rear brake discs and pads

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 20,014 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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B3 XSO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 B3 XSO, 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 B3 XSO registered?

B3 XSO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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