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DU09 SKX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,537 mi
Last recorded148,537 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 SKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,537 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side under silled

Fail 27 Jan 2026 148,536 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side under silled

Pass 19 Jun 2025 143,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 143,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,209 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 117,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Rear ()

Fail 29 Jul 2021 112,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Rear ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and Central Rear ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 101,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and Central Rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 94,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,595 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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DU09 SKX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU09 SKX, 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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DU09 SKX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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