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LX09 PUV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,689 mi
Last recorded105,689 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 PUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,689 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,689 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 101,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Third row folding seat: Webbing has damage from abrasion close to the mounting bracket on the floor. Fluffing present, but not weakening the main part of the belt. (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated, and movement present. Not deemed to be excessive at time of inspection. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 72,484 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 72,484 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 58,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,807 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 57,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front abs/speed sensor routed incorrectly and under tension at full lock

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,587 miles

management light stay on.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,612 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 21,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,950 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LX09 PUV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX09 PUV, 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 LX09 PUV registered?

LX09 PUV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LX09 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 PUV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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