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EU09 TLK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,902 mi
Last recorded174,902 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 TLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 174,902 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 174,863 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 168,718 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 161,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 151,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 151,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,151 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,841 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 119,841 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 105,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 92,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 79,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,708 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,001 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,381 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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EU09 TLK 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 75%.

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 EU09 TLK, 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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EU09 TLK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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