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DU09 UCL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 UCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,334 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,226 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,003 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,404 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly 255/60r18

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension fault warning on dash

Fail 6 Oct 2020 104,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly 255/60r18

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension fault warning on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,949 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,989 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,984 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,393 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

tyres slightly cracking

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,182 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

tyres slightly cracking

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front and rear anti roll bar mounts

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2015 53,461 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front and rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,743 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,060 miles

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

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

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 UCL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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