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GX09 ZXH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

282,253 mi
Last recorded282,253 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 ZXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 282,253 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up image to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up image kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 258,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad deteriating on surface edge

Fail 24 Mar 2025 258,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad deteriating on surface edge

Pass 3 Apr 2024 235,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 234,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 210,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 186,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 158,189 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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GX09 ZXH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GX09 ZXH, 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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GX09 ZXH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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