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MA09 HNG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,470 mi
Last recorded139,470 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 HNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 139,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 139,460 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 135,083 miles

under body corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,232 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 125,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,991 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,681 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 106,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,942 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has a misting of diesel, no visible leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2018 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has a misting of diesel, no visible leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,132 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 89,079 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,986 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,314 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 31,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,069 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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MA09 HNG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MA09 HNG, 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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MA09 HNG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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