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VK09 DWF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 DWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber boot slight splitting and grease seepages (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs front to rear welding repairs carried out and all repair areas covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both sides outer and inner sills and seams all weak and rusty [full inspection not possible as plastic covers fitted over]

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

heavy under body corrosion to all places

Fail 3 Feb 2026 110,583 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded!

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion in places!

Fail 9 Oct 2025 110,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,486 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 106,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,092 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 102,084 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Both (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 102,054 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Both (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,193 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,513 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,257 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,100 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 39,094 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION SHOWING ON MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS TOWARDS EDGES

N/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN

N/S/R BRAKE DISC OVERHEATED[SHOWING RED]

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 15,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,388 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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VK09 DWF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK09 DWF, 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 VK09 DWF registered?

VK09 DWF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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