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OX04 MER

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

248,847 mi
Last recorded248,847 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 MER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 248,847 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear brake pads worn low

rear rear seats not presented

Pass 2 Jan 2025 235,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 235,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 224,950 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 218,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 204,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear rear seats not presented

Pass 7 Nov 2020 196,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 194,454 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2019 194,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2018 187,766 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 15 Nov 2017 179,802 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 172,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 165,230 miles

both side front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 157,323 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 157,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 150,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,354 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 128,954 miles

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

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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OX04 MER 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 OX04 MER, 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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OX04 MER is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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