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GN09 UPA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,170 mi
Last recorded126,170 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 126,170 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door check strap slightly loose

Fail 5 Feb 2026 126,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door check strap slightly loose

Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch in poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 116,734 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))

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 108,948 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 93,792 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 81,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,244 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 64,244 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2015 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,411 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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GN09 UPA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN09 UPA, 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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GN09 UPA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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