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P333 HMS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,071 mi
Last recorded148,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 HMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 148,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 148,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,409 miles

General Corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 137,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 127,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,279 miles

under body in need of treating eg wax oil

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,609 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall, side steps corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,914 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,171 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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P333 HMS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze 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 P333 HMS, 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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P333 HMS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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