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BK09 EKH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 142,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 142,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning lamp came on during emissions test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 113,067 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,915 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 actual 2.12 (8.2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,869 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge close to legal limit

play in offside and nearside front and rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2018 90,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

play in offside and nearside front and rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,298 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,641 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 71,641 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,508 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,518 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,518 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 23,031 miles

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)

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

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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BK09 EKH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK09 EKH, 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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BK09 EKH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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