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R222 RUF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,625 mi
Last recorded169,625 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 RUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 169,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 164,662 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 156,745 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 142,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 both unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,057 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 132,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,936 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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R222 RUF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R222 RUF, 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 R222 RUF registered?

R222 RUF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is R222 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 RUF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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