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BX09 BCO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,182 mi
Last recorded153,182 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 BCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,182 miles

side steps corroded and damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

side steps corroded and damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 131,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe union leaking suspect pipe or injector body (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect top up (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system short pipe also req flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad at 3mm and n/s/r at 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 83,689 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,284 miles

both front tyres at 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,445 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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BX09 BCO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX09 BCO, 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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BX09 BCO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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