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RE09 LOF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,614 mi
Last recorded166,614 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 166,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacture underneath trays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 166,603 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rear brake pipe rubbing on bare metal stud (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Egr valves blanked off and disconnected (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Egr valves blanked off and disconnected (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 156,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 148,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 141,129 miles

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

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

both side steps corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2022 133,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 133,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 123,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 2.2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge 2.2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 123,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.37m-1 (plated value is 1.34m-1) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 2.2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge 2.2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 111,084 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 108,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front fuel pipes advise cleaning and checking

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 103,073 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 103,060 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 98,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,303 miles

front brake disc and pads wearing thin

nearside front wheel bearing has play and worn

rear brake disc and pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LOF 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 73.7%.

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 LOF, 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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RE09 LOF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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