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K88 RKA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,121 mi
Last recorded165,121 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 RKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 165,121 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 165,121 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 156,149 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 141,982 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 134,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 130,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 126,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 124,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 120,158 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,704 miles

advise surface rust noted on brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,662 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,451 miles

advise rear seats not in use at time of test

advise some wear to front discs

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,284 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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K88 RKA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K88 RKA, 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 K88 RKA registered?

K88 RKA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is K88 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 RKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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