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RC09 RAB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,483 mi
Last recorded176,483 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC09 RAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 176,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 173,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 167,309 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 153,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,462 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers worn

Fail 8 Dec 2017 136,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,685 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,206 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 113,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,033 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,126 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RC09 RAB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 RC09 RAB, 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 RC09 RAB registered?

RC09 RAB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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