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G7 TAU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,110 mi
Last recorded176,110 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 TAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 176,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 164,508 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 155,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2023 155,711 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,491 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 142,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2021 121,916 miles

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,008 miles

Offside Front tyre close too limit

too clean too register

Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,997 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 88,379 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,342 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 72,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,737 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 63,733 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,850 miles

N/s/r wheel arch loose

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,271 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,347 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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G7 TAU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G7 TAU, 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 G7 TAU registered?

G7 TAU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is G7 TAU safe to buy?

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