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LS09 HGM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,260 mi
Last recorded141,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 HGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 141,260 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Cross body (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Xenons expiring (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - 2.6mmLP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 131,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Small Hole In Airbag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray's Fitted Obscuring View (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 131,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Small Hole In Airbag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray's Fitted Obscuring View (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 119,066 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag has a small hole (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 96,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,568 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 70,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 23,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel missing

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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LS09 HGM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS09 HGM, 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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LS09 HGM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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