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DE09 CZZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,493 mi
Last recorded144,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 CZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 144,493 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 144,493 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2023 136,290 miles

Nearside side step loose

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,048 miles

Nearside Side Step loose but unlikely to become detached

Whole underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2021 127,672 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,197 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 122,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top & bottom arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 85,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,613 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,611 miles

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

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

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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DE09 CZZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE09 CZZ, 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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DE09 CZZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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