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PY09 BTO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,282 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,282 miles

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

Front Lower arms knocking when brakes pressed

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,987 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk missing from side wall

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,987 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk missing from side wall

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,972 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 34,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak N/S/F underside.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,572 miles

Oil leak N/S/F underside.

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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PY09 BTO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY09 BTO, 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 PY09 BTO registered?

PY09 BTO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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