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D26 MTN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,800 mi
Last recorded164,800 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 MTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 164,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,809 miles

stone chip in screen

underside corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 155,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

stone chip in screen

underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various sections and components underneath have light surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 137,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

various sections underneath have light corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2023 137,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed near suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

various sections underneath have light corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 134,352 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise = Tyre worn excessively on the inner edge and cracked on the outer shoulder . 255/50/20/109Y m+s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,706 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,826 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,742 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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D26 MTN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D26 MTN, 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 D26 MTN registered?

D26 MTN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is D26 MTN safe to buy?

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