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R31 RWC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,044 mi
Last recorded122,044 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 RWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,044 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 119,413 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing support rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 119,409 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster appears to be seized (4.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing support rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,220 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,943 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure at offside rear wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft mounting very worn

suspension warning lamp on

Fail 12 Aug 2021 114,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure at offside rear wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft mounting very worn

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 110,982 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all 4 tyres 3mm 255/60x18

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,905 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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R31 RWC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R31 RWC, 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 R31 RWC registered?

R31 RWC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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