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SK09 NZS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,444 mi
Last recorded146,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 NZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 146,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,073 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 141,715 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 139,720 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,946 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 133,932 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,601 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 131,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 129,125 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing low (3mm).

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D-bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 122,976 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower and N/S/R upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 122,976 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower and N/S/R upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,735 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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SK09 NZS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SK09 NZS, 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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SK09 NZS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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