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CE09 MLU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,248 mi
Last recorded128,248 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 MLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,349 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,471 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,655 miles

both front suspension arms have slight movement in rear bush

Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,651 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension arms have slight movement in rear bush

Pass 27 May 2014 38,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,754 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CE09 MLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 4,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE09 MLU, 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 CE09 MLU registered?

CE09 MLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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