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DX09 MKV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,998 mi
Last recorded244,998 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 MKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 244,998 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively CENTER BEARING HAS SLIGHT LIFT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 240,691 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 240,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 229,806 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/ front tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2020 229,806 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nail in n/s/ front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2019 219,403 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 219,403 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 218,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 218,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 214,436 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 214,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 209,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both rear track arms

Pass 28 Jun 2014 203,278 miles

chips in screen

corrosion to exhaust

not able to check rear seat belts fully

oil on transfer case

rear pads look low

slight play in rear track control arm ball joint

underbody guards fitted

various marks on body and alloys

various pipes,unions and ferrals corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 199,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 159,882 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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DX09 MKV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX09 MKV, 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 DX09 MKV registered?

DX09 MKV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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