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DR05 PSJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,475 mi
Last recorded142,475 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 PSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 142,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 130,725 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 130,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,972 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,953 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,327 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 107,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,088 miles

Both sides front wishbone bushes slightly soft

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DR05 PSJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DR05 PSJ, 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 DR05 PSJ registered?

DR05 PSJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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