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T5 DHB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,842 mi
Last recorded196,842 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 DHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 196,842 miles

corrosion started in both inner sill

plastic sill covers fitted at time off test

Pass 10 Feb 2025 191,276 miles

corrosion started on inner body sills

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2024 184,031 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 176,442 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 169,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 163,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 157,575 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 146,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 135,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,712 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,620 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,809 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,193 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,193 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,845 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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T5 DHB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 T5 DHB, 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 T5 DHB registered?

T5 DHB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is T5 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 DHB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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