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BO55 RGT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,207 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but doesn't allow ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,196 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but doesn't allow ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,925 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 76,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,618 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 74,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,968 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2020 66,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 60,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,792 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,149 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 RGT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BO55 RGT, 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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BO55 RGT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BO55 RGT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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