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MX09 VDR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2726cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,723 mi
Last recorded153,723 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 VDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,726cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 153,723 miles

all wishbone bushes worn

main and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,723 miles

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

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

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

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

all wishbone bushes worn

main and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 132,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 132,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,474 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,368 miles

all rear seats removed

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all rear seats removed

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,222 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,194 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,154 miles

only front seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire adrift

only front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,308 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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MX09 VDR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,726cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX09 VDR, 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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MX09 VDR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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