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SA09 DCX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,654 mi
Last recorded93,654 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 DCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,705 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Jun 2024 83,698 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body insecure door trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely seized (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel light

suspension fault warning on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,638 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,934 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,904 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,447 miles

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

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

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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SA09 DCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA09 DCX, 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 SA09 DCX registered?

SA09 DCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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