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SK09 VRD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,149 mi
Last recorded151,149 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,149 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above upper Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Tank Support Corroded

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

The Vehicle floorpan and Suspension components iscovered in underguard

Fail 18 Jun 2026 151,037 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above upper Suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Tank Support Corroded

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

The Vehicle floorpan and Suspension components iscovered in underguard

Pass 20 Jun 2025 145,809 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2025 145,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 137,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 133,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,786 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track adjusting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track adjusting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear adjustable tracking arm joints

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,534 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 48,531 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear , rear section, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 39,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded running to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade deterioted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres have multiple small cuts on tread

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 5,382 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 VRD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK09 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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