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D18 KCM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,832 mi
Last recorded132,832 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 KCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 132,832 miles

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

all chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 132,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 132,881 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 121,133 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 116,565 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,873 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 93,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 83,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 78,055 miles

under trays/covers and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,625 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,715 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,955 miles

slight corrosion on o/s front/rear brakepipe

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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D18 KCM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D18 KCM, 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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D18 KCM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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