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L3 BCX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,713 mi
Last recorded134,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 BCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 134,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 134,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,702 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on the edge

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

Offside Rear Inner worn on the edge

Fail 19 Feb 2020 132,702 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front worn on the edge

Nearside Rear Inner worn on the edge

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

Offside Rear Inner worn on the edge

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,744 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydro (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydro (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

high tone horn inop

Fail 14 Dec 2016 80,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydro (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydro (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

high tone horn inop

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,030 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult belts

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult belts

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,518 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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L3 BCX 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 78.6%.

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 L3 BCX, 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 L3 BCX registered?

L3 BCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is L3 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 BCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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