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V13 RTS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,308 mi
Last recorded169,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 RTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 169,308 miles

Coolant leak

Propshaft centre bearing carrier rubber deteriorated

Slight corrosion to suspension arm(s) /component(s)

Slight corrosion to vehicle chassis/ underside

Pass 11 Jul 2025 161,587 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 161,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 152,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 146,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 141,483 miles

All discs slightly corroded from vehicle standing

Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,394 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 255/55v19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 255/55v19

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 255/55v19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 255/55v19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 255/55v19

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 255/55v19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,307 miles

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,307 miles

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

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,323 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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V13 RTS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V13 RTS, 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 V13 RTS registered?

V13 RTS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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