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R8 VGH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,022 mi
Last recorded161,022 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 161,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 160,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake binding slightly.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 160,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake binding slightly.

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,393 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 150,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification air tank mounting system insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 117,215 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,984 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 101,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,186 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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R8 VGH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R8 VGH, 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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R8 VGH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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