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SN09 LKC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,701 mi
Last recorded170,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 170,701 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 170,700 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 154,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,719 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 148,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,493 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 129,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 121,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,895 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED AT STITCHING

O/S/R WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

N/S/F BRAKE STICKING

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED AT STITCHING

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ONB AROUND 2MM

O/S/R BRAKE STICKING

O/S/R WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wiper torn at edge but still clears screen

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

small chips on windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

small chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,424 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

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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SN09 LKC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN09 LKC, 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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SN09 LKC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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