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DM05 AML

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,259 mi
Last recorded148,259 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 AML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 148,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,796 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,435 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,672 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,867 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,942 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all wipers smearing

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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DM05 AML is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DM05 AML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM05 AML registered?

DM05 AML is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is DM05 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM05 AML shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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