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LG09 OBC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

207,208 mi
Last recorded207,208 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 OBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 207,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 202,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

chassi and underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 2 Feb 2023 194,097 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside sills and inner sills corrosion,unable to fully inspect due to plastic over sills

Fail 2 Feb 2023 194,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside sills and inner sills corrosion,unable to fully inspect due to plastic over sills

Pass 31 Jan 2022 178,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 158,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 139,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,284 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 107,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads worn down to wear indicator.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 89,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyres outer side walls slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LG09 OBC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LG09 OBC, 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 LG09 OBC registered?

LG09 OBC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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