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DK09 MLU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,566 mi
Last recorded135,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 MLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,566 miles

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 131,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 127,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes near cat (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 118,969 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2022 118,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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 8 Jun 2021 114,416 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 114,414 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 104,051 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,595 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

tail gate dose not open

Fail 31 May 2018 92,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

tail gate dose not open

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,793 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 82,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 81,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 79,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 76,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 72,941 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 70,954 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WESRING ON THE OUTER EDGES

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,351 miles

both rear tyres at wear indicators

o/s/r and n/s/r hub assemblies - play detected

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored/worn

both front windscreen wipers smearing screen

both rear brake discs worn and corroded/scored

both rear tyres at wear indicators

front brake padset wearing unevenly and low

o/s/r and n/s/r hub assemblies - play detected

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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DK09 MLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK09 MLU, 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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DK09 MLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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