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N8 WDY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,096 mi
Last recorded132,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 WDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 132,096 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 132,088 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 128,499 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 124,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 119,425 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 May 2022 115,098 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 May 2021 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,305 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 106,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 105,016 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 105,013 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,911 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 35,623 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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N8 WDY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N8 WDY, 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 N8 WDY registered?

N8 WDY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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