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SW09 CEX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 CEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,858 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis repairs covered in thick fresh coat of underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis repairs covered in thick fresh coat of underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 86,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wishbone Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,000 miles

Nearside Front under the N\S sill there is a air suspension tank that has a broken bracket on one side this is loose but not likely to fall off..

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 76,861 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension tank insecure at front mounting.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,966 miles

light ribbing on both rear brake discs

slight play on n/s/r a.r.b bush

Fail 15 May 2012 26,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

light ribbing on both rear brake discs

slight play on n/s/r a.r.b bush

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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SW09 CEX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW09 CEX, 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 SW09 CEX registered?

SW09 CEX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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