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R321 DBR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,108 mi
Last recorded179,108 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 DBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 179,108 miles

advise o/s n/s front to rear chassis corroded but not excessive also part of chassi been welded at o/s/r

advise o/s n/s inner sills body mount points and parts of floor corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear tyres near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s/r quarter panel badly dented but no sharp or ragged edges

advise rear centre seatbelt outer trim not fitted but seatbelt stalk operates ok

Fail 24 Sep 2024 178,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and pad lining brakeing up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s n/s inner sills / body mount points at o/s n/s and parts of floor corroded but not excessive also o/s n/s rear chassis

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear tyres near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise rear centre seatbelt stalk outer trim not fitted but seatbelt still operates ok

Pass 18 Sep 2023 165,854 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 154,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,866 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 136,866 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 129,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,760 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,450 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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R321 DBR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R321 DBR, 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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R321 DBR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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