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GL09 LSY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 103,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 99,665 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak around gear box area (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light surround missing

Offside Rear Outer Fuel Tank Cradle Corroded

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

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

Rear Inner Inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light cover missing

Nearside Rear door central locking not working

Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light cover missing

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

Nearside Rear door central locking not working

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear seats folded down at the time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down at the time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,820 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,594 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle plastic cover partly missing. (5.2.4a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,594 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle plastic cover partly missing. (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,924 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 29,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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GL09 LSY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,000cc 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 GL09 LSY, 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 GL09 LSY registered?

GL09 LSY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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