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PL09 DWM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

192,047 mi
Last recorded192,047 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 DWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 192,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 174,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 160,750 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 160,746 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear prop centre bearing deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2023 148,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 140,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 131,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 125,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,048 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,291 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,718 miles

both front tyres on 3.5mm

child seat fitted to rear seats

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PL09 DWM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PL09 DWM, 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 PL09 DWM registered?

PL09 DWM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is PL09 DWM safe to buy?

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