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CU09 SEY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,137 mi
Last recorded148,137 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 SEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 148,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,960 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 135,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,620 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 129,595 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,104 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,449 miles

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

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

all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,873 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front both inner edges worn

Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

sid steps rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2018 115,189 miles

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

sid steps rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,803 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 111,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules close to mot limits (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2016 91,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 48,953 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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CU09 SEY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 CU09 SEY, 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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CU09 SEY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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