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OU09 GXA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,456 mi
Last recorded194,456 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 GXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 194,456 miles

-11650kmh -355days overdue service displaying

Pass 10 Oct 2024 173,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 158,810 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective LENSE DEFLECTORS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS CRACKED AND LOOSE (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 125,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 99,410 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 88,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 88,464 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs have a rust lip on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs have a rust lip on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,326 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,213 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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OU09 GXA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU09 GXA, 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 OU09 GXA registered?

OU09 GXA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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