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LG09 VMO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,555 mi
Last recorded135,555 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 135,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 135,191 miles

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

General corrosion throughout

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 134,307 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,914 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,285 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,291 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,189 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,980 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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LG09 VMO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VMO, 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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LG09 VMO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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