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LK09 NVV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,472 mi
Last recorded148,472 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 NVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 148,472 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Slight knocking coming from prop shaft when rotated

Fail 18 Nov 2025 148,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components slightly corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight knock when rotated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,446 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

non obligutory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2024 139,446 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

non obligutory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 132,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,140 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 119,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,266 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak and condition of Brake Pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 fail at 5.88 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipes very Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi joint to caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,187 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,389 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,195 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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LK09 NVV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK09 NVV, 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 LK09 NVV registered?

LK09 NVV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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