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DE09 DBU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,570 mi
Last recorded112,570 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 112,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 107,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 97,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,781 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,860 miles

both front and both rear anti-roll bar bushes - slight play detected

Fail 4 Mar 2013 34,854 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front and both rear anti-roll bar bushes - slight play detected

both rear brake discs worn/lip

drivers tell-tale - brake warning lamp staying on

front brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

o/s/f brake disc worn & scorched/dis-coloured

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,831 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/r upper suspension arm slight play

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

o/s/r upper suspension arm slight play

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 DBU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DBU, 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 DE09 DBU registered?

DE09 DBU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is DE09 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 DBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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