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2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,842 mi
Last recorded165,842 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK05 USA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 165,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 162,726 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 158,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 154,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 146,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 140,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 131,970 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,087 miles

Front slight play in both front lower arm ball joints.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front slight play in both front lower arm ball joints.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,098 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement some play in inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 95,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe broken and loose (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement some play in inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parkbrake cable guide hook almost worn through

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,115 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres have small cuts in tread

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 44,530 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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UK05 USA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UK05 USA, 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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UK05 USA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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