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SM09 KXG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,553 mi
Last recorded143,553 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 KXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 143,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,343 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 117,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,280 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,129 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 92,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r upper suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,967 miles

Nearside Front n]s front spot lightremove broken glass

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,915 miles

Brake performance not tested REQUIRES DECELEROMETER TEST AND VEHICLE IS BELOW MINIMUM ON OIL LEVEL AND REQUIRES BRAKE PIPES FITTING (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault SUSPENSION FAULT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested OIL LEVEL WELL BELOW MINIMUM (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury STEP HEAVILY CORRODED LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IN WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended SEAT FOLDED DOWN UNABLE TO LIFT UP AND TEST SEATBELT (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO INNER BODY DIRECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury STEP HEAVILY CORRODED LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IN WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO INNER BODY DIRECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH IN WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH IN WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition LARGE CRACK DOWN THROUGH WINDSCREEN (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,015 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 63,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,119 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,830 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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SM09 KXG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM09 KXG, 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 SM09 KXG registered?

SM09 KXG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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