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RW55 ENG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,739 mi
Last recorded155,739 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW55 ENG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 155,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,142 miles

side steps are rotten

Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,506 miles

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

under vehicle has surface corrosion to various parts and componants ok at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,554 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,218 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,818 miles

brake wear indicator light on

engine management light on

rear wiper rubber deterioated

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

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

both front wiper rubbers slighty worn

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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RW55 ENG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RW55 ENG, 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 RW55 ENG registered?

RW55 ENG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is RW55 ENG safe to buy?

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