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DN08 WTA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,002 mi
Last recorded225,002 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 225,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 214,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 191,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 184,873 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 172,003 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 158,647 miles

off side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty in clips

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,097 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 141,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 101,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,315 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has small cut on sidewall

n/s/f tyre tread depth low on outer edge

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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DN08 WTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN08 WTA, 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 DN08 WTA registered?

DN08 WTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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