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RE09 LOD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 LOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 279,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 273,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 269,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 234,113 miles

oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2019 234,113 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2018 199,228 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 25 Apr 2018 199,228 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

front tyres worn

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 156,954 miles

MIL light on

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 156,954 miles

MIL light on

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

n/s/f tyre worn

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,582 miles

front brakes worn to limit

Fail 25 Apr 2016 123,582 miles

front brakes worn to limit

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,278 miles

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

rear tyres on limit

Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,278 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

rear tyres on limit

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RE09 LOD 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 RE09 LOD, 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 RE09 LOD registered?

RE09 LOD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is RE09 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 LOD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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