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LM09 OBO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,417 mi
Last recorded195,417 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 195,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 184,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 175,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 159,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 152,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 144,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 137,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and loaded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 128,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and loaded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 120,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,903 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside top of windscreen cracked

rear brake discs worn

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and back loaded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

third row seat belts not checked as seats folded down and boot full

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2012 23,165 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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LM09 OBO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM09 OBO, 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 LM09 OBO registered?

LM09 OBO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is LM09 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 OBO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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