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S18 TCA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 TCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,722 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 139,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 136,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,444 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp in poor condition

brakes tested on wet road with Tapley meter

check headlamp washer alignment

vehicle chassis, underbody, steering and suspension components rusty

Fail 31 May 2023 131,442 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp reflector in poor condition

chassis, underbody, suspension and steering components rusty

check headlamp washer alignment

service brake only tested on road with Tapley meter

Pass 23 May 2022 126,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog lamp reflector in poor condition

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD with EPB

check headlamp washer alignment

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 16 May 2022 126,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog lamp reflector in poor condition

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD with EPB

check headlamp washer alignment

inner front brake pads wearing low

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on brake discs

Pass 28 May 2021 121,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 121,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 116,604 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 116,603 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 111,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 102,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2018 102,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 88,412 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 88,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,045 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2015 65,345 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 56,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,856 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,440 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 34,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 34,956 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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S18 TCA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S18 TCA, 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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S18 TCA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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