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SP04 PZP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,959 mi
Last recorded118,959 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 PZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 118,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 183,314 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 183,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,165 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 170,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,334 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,334 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both rear top arms (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,604 miles

headlight deflectors fitted at the time of test

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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SP04 PZP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP04 PZP, 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 SP04 PZP registered?

SP04 PZP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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