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L15 DLU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,922 mi
Last recorded63,922 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 DLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 63,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 51,879 miles

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

Rear propshaft centre rubber has slight play

Pass 1 May 2024 43,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 34,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 26,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 26,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,973 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under trays

Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,419 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,561 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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L15 DLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L15 DLU, 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 L15 DLU registered?

L15 DLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is L15 DLU safe to buy?

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