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CV09 TXF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 TXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 155,613 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 155,610 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 129,278 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 129,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,775 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,474 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covery

n/s & o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

under bonnet plastic covers unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,491 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,918 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,918 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,303 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 74,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 74,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

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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CV09 TXF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV09 TXF, 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 CV09 TXF registered?

CV09 TXF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is CV09 TXF safe to buy?

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