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BO55 ACU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 ACU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 155,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 151,645 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 140,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,596 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded under plastic covers, full extent not known (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both lamps operative however they are quite dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,028 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,537 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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BO55 ACU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BO55 ACU, 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 BO55 ACU registered?

BO55 ACU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is BO55 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 ACU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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