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SS05 PUB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 PUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin om limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,348 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 110,207 miles

Nearside Body component insecure Mirror glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,918 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush[rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing time of test

Rear spare wheel not fitted under vehicle time of test

Rear visual inspection of rear seat belts as rear of rear seats stowed away time of test

offside and nearside door trims missing time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2021 102,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush[rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing time of test

Rear spare wheel not fitted under vehicle time of test

Rear visual inspection of rear seat belts as rear of rear seats stowed away time of test

offside and nearside door trims missing time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,588 miles

Surface corrsion to under body rear brake pipes surface scale front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative Fault light lit on dashboard (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Body trims missing from the OSR wheelarch and the NS and OS front lower door trims

Brake pad warning lit on dashboard,rear brakes below limit

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are corroded above the rear axle NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear additional seats ()

Power steering fluid level low

Water in the NSR light unit

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,112 miles

Adjustable suspension warning light illuminated on the dashboard,suspension remains in standard position

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,112 miles

Adjustable suspension warning light illuminated on the dashboard,suspension remains in standard position

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside of vehicle, external trims missing, from door and wheel arch

front passenger foot well soaked

nearside rear tyre perished

plastic trims fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

warning lamp indicates fault with suspension

Fail 12 Jan 2018 75,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside of vehicle, external trims missing, from door and wheel arch

front passenger foot well soaked

nearside rear tyre perished

plastic trims fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

warning lamp indicates fault with suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 55,860 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 38,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 38,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,209 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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SS05 PUB 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 63.2%.

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 SS05 PUB, 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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SS05 PUB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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