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GU57 DOG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,115 mi
Last recorded162,115 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 162,115 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 154,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 142,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leakage of grease

step mounting brackets corroded

underbody corrosion present to both inner sill areas and chassis areas

Fail 9 Oct 2023 142,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leakage of grease

step mounting brackets corroded

underbody corrosion present to both inner sill areas and chassis areas

Pass 11 Oct 2022 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Side step heavily corroded/weakened

Unable to check very rear seat belts in boot

Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,476 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s of rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,071 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,437 miles

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

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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GU57 DOG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU57 DOG, 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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GU57 DOG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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