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PG02 PCG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,927 mi
Last recorded213,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 PCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 213,927 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 10 Feb 2025 171,234 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 168,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 151,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover is missing but still operates (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake grabbing slightly slight judder on brake test (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 140,753 miles

Brake performance not tested because of the brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover is missing but still operates (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front /bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp plastic missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 99,572 miles

offside rear outer cv boot split b

Pass 18 May 2015 83,688 miles

offside rear outer cv gaiter has a slight split

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,568 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,332 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,495 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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PG02 PCG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PG02 PCG, 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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PG02 PCG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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