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N5 CER

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 CER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe retaining nuts corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis corroded.

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel very corroded. ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 111,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main chassis by wishbone mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed due to corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe retaining nuts corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis corroded.

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel very corroded. ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 108,945 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 108,943 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,737 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S - Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Primary catch not locking (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder + cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 102,756 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder + cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 91,016 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chip within zone a. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,890 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 chips. (8.3.1a)

rear subframe & components very dry.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,338 miles

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

rear subframe & components very dry.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,140 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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N5 CER is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N5 CER, 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 N5 CER registered?

N5 CER is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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