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L123 DCB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,780 mi
Last recorded146,780 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 DCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 146,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,899 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion on rear lower suspension arms

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,173 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 126,151 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,588 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,588 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 118,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 116,883 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 109,870 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,414 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 104,411 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,072 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,431 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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L123 DCB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L123 DCB, 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 L123 DCB registered?

L123 DCB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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