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DX09 MLY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

258,243 mi
Last recorded258,243 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 258,243 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 250,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 234,713 miles

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

second row of seat belts not checked boot full

Fail 7 Nov 2018 234,713 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

second row of seat belts not checked boot full

Pass 23 Oct 2017 214,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 208,507 miles

Front brakes binding

Offside Rear tie rod ball joint worn

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower wishbone mounts req (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arms inner bushes x4 worn and have movement in them (2.4.G.2)

em light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 195,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 184,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 175,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 168,043 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 MLY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX09 MLY, 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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DX09 MLY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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