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SW09 CGX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 CGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,947 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

air suspension tank corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,394 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroision

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,744 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 88,389 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 88,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,068 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,644 miles

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

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

top and bottom covers fitted also front to rear covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,059 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,164 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut through to core

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,537 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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SW09 CGX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW09 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

SW09 CGX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is SW09 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 CGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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