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MD55 BKD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,587 mi
Last recorded200,587 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 BKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 200,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 193,291 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear seat belts not tested!

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 192,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty (0.1 (b))

Rear seat belts not tested!

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,058 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 174,255 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 164,060 miles

n/s rear suspension pin or bush slightly worn bottom bush on hub

Fail 6 Sep 2018 163,456 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,307 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 148,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 136,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake heat shield loose

Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,032 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,312 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,391 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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MD55 BKD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MD55 BKD, 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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MD55 BKD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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