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CN09 KVR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 KVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 136,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both body sills corroded

brake pad warning on but brake pads okay

Fail 20 Mar 2025 136,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Transmission fault message

both body sills corroded

brake pad warning on but brake pads okay

Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 127,256 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Main beam stays on (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 127,251 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leaking on turbocharger (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel rail on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2023 117,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,385 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sills/beneath body plastic mouldings/step (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension. chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,059 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 99,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres wearing on edges

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 79,011 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

N/S/F brake pads getting close to limit.

N/S/R/ brake discs worn and lipped.

O/S/F brake pads getting close to limit.

O/S/F/ brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

O/S/R brake discs worn and lipped.

Rear wiper not clearing windo effectively.

Small chips on windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,538 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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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CN09 KVR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CN09 KVR, 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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CN09 KVR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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