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DO55 CAZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,158 mi
Last recorded169,158 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO55 CAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 169,158 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 98,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 150,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault code cleared - w/lamp now out (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 137,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 137,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leak from o/s rack boot area - not excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75% - 80% worn (3mm - 4mm left) (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides - inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread just starting to (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack - around o/s rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,364 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,742 miles

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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DO55 CAZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DO55 CAZ, 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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DO55 CAZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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