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RK09 PUX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,938 mi
Last recorded164,938 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 PUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 164,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 142,512 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 134,345 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 134,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,950 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 126,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 119,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 109,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

235/70/17/111h continental

strong advisory that both front tyres are worn close to limit

strong advisory that the front to rear brake pipe above the rear differential is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,764 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RK09 PUX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK09 PUX, 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 RK09 PUX registered?

RK09 PUX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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