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RO09 KWL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,522 mi
Last recorded165,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 165,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - To brake hose and along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - To brake hose and along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 165,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - To brake hose and along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - To brake hose and along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 156,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,125 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm suspension bushes ...n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 152,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 146,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Door step corroded towards rear

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 139,610 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Door step corroded towards rear

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailgate not opening

Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (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))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 131,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,729 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,729 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad warning lamp on, on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 121,198 miles

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

Central corrosion rust into brackets exhaust

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 101,698 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above / across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above / across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 101,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above / across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above / across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 94,374 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,236 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts not tested child seats installed

Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play in NSR top suspension knuckle bush.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,681 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play in NSR top suspension knuckle bush.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,827 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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RO09 KWL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO09 KWL, 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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RO09 KWL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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