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BK09 SUO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,963 mi
Last recorded165,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 SUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 165,963 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 165,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 139,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear to disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear to disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 89,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear to disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear to disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror unit, damaged and loose provides view down side of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, worn to 3.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,929 miles

Offside Front slight smear from wiper

oil on gearbox area

Fail 17 Jan 2019 73,903 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight smear from wiper

oil on gearbox area

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,497 miles

Emissions Too Low To Read On Smoke Meter

Exhaust Corroded

General Corrosion Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Emissions Too Low To Read On Smoke Meter

Exhaust Corroded

General Corrosion Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,707 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,707 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,688 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front brake pads wearing slightly low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,511 miles

Front 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 SUO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUO, 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 BK09 SUO registered?

BK09 SUO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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