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G28 GED

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests40 (33 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.5%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 GED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

33 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 46,576 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 165,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undersealed at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2025 165,220 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undersealed at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 162,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 157,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 45,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,731 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 151,699 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 43,350 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 147,522 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 147,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 240,368 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 240,359 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,959 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 40,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 220,353 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 220,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 35,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 203,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 120,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 183,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 29,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 89,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 79,028 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 69,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,164 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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G28 GED is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.5%.

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 G28 GED, 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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G28 GED is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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