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KT53 CUS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,136 mi
Last recorded159,136 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 CUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 159,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel tank guard corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 152,495 miles

Fuel tank guard excessively corroded

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

Propshaft bearing worn

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,862 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 141,862 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe union leaking Nearside of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank guard corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen within drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,442 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,961 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 77,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,813 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,407 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,796 miles

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

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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KT53 CUS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KT53 CUS, 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 KT53 CUS registered?

KT53 CUS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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