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DB03 PRO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,019 mi
Last recorded172,019 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 PRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 172,019 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 172,017 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 172,006 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak o/s rear (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak o/s manifold (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 163,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,742 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 147,199 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 139,335 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also heavily worn on the inner edge close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,437 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,466 miles

advise all four tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,796 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,724 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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DB03 PRO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DB03 PRO, 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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DB03 PRO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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