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RD 93

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,300 mi
Last recorded247,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD 93
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 247,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 247,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 244,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 241,803 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 241,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 241,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 237,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 224,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 214,816 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 214,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 208,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 199,537 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 188,111 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,958 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 176,958 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,905 miles

both rear tyres close to ware limit in centre

Fail 11 Nov 2015 169,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to ware limit in centre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 168,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 166,715 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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RD 93 is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RD 93, 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 RD 93 registered?

RD 93 is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is RD 93 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD 93 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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