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BU09 XBL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,543 mi
Last recorded41,543 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,543 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 34,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 33,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 28,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,735 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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BU09 XBL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU09 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU09 XBL?

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What year was BU09 XBL registered?

BU09 XBL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is BU09 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 XBL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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