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L3 WXE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,611 mi
Last recorded209,611 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 209,611 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 198,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 190,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 181,933 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 181,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 173,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 165,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 156,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 156,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 131,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ahead and above rear differential unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ahead and above rear differential unit (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ahead and above rear differential unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ahead and above rear differential unit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,331 miles

Central Oil leak transfer box area ()

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle,front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,325 miles

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

Central Oil leak transfer box area ()

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle,front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,321 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,321 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,255 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,410 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 WXE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L3 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

L3 WXE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is L3 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 WXE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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