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BU09 VEX

2009 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover88,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 156,917 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 156,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,263 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 148,256 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 148,247 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested because of fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front outer edge cut

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,727 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 136,706 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 128,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 162,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 162,308 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 162,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 149,530 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Rear subframe rear most bushes both sides (split) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Warning lamp indicator showing fault

Fail 12 Sep 2019 149,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Rear subframe rear most bushes both sides (split) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Warning lamp indicator showing fault

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,101 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BU09 VEX is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 88,016 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU09 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU09 VEX registered?

BU09 VEX is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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