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SW09 ULD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,528 mi
Last recorded141,528 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 ULD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,528 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 134,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 124,776 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 119,647 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses at middle joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,638 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured bearing collasped (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Emissions not tested engine on restricted revs (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses at middle joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,514 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 112,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,028 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,099 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,811 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front brake discs surfaces very rusty

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 37,213 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ULD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW09 ULD, 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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SW09 ULD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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