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SS09 TOW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,508 mi
Last recorded185,508 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS09 TOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 185,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 185,508 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 180,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 172,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 154,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 142,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,210 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,258 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,903 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,246 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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SS09 TOW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SS09 TOW, 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 SS09 TOW registered?

SS09 TOW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SS09 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS09 TOW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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