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M8 SOT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,277 mi
Last recorded155,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 155,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 149,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 141,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 136,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,679 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,644 miles

emissions too clean to be recorded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 80,644 miles

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

emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,751 miles

emissions too clean to be recorded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,848 miles

emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,636 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,348 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,193 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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M8 SOT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M8 SOT, 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 M8 SOT registered?

M8 SOT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is M8 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 SOT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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