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ND09 VML

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,371 mi
Last recorded139,371 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND09 VML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 139,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank carrier corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Inner edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (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 3mm bald on outer edge 255/55/19 111v Michelin pilot sport suv (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge 255/55/19 111v Michelin pilot sport suv (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded / missing outer section

fuel tank carrier corroded

spare wheel loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 18 Sep 2024 127,630 miles

Fuel tank carrier heavily corroded and holed but not seriously weakened

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,310 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,111 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,048 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 98,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 90,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 83,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 76,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 66,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 53,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,553 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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ND09 VML is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ND09 VML, 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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ND09 VML is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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