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RX09 HRC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,948 mi
Last recorded199,948 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 HRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 199,948 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 199,001 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS MISSING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi above gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED

STRONGLY ADVISE PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING BADLY DETERIORATED

STRONGLY ADVISE VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED UNDERNEATH

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR INNER CILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR INNER CILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside marked (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components badly deteriorated

all suspension components heavily corroded

engine covers fitted

front wipers smearing screen

offside rear brake pipe deteriorated and slightly twisted

possible coolant leak

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing/driveshaft

slight leak from gearbox

undertrays fitted

wiring underneath rear of vehicle deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2023 199,001 miles

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi above gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR INNER CILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside marked (3.2 (a) (i))

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing/driveshaft

undertrays fitted

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 20 Dec 2021 192,027 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 185,021 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 177,449 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 170,170 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 170,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 156,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 118,330 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 97,259 miles

front tyres outer edge heavy wear rear tyre inner edge going out of shape

Pass 23 May 2013 73,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 53,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RX09 HRC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX09 HRC, 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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RX09 HRC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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