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VK09 VEP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 VEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,907 miles

Dash indicates a parking brake fault

Front windscreen has chip in zone A

Nearside rear lens has slight damage and water in it

Reversing lamp inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dash indicates a parking brake fault

Front windscreen has chip in zone A

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

Nearside rear lens has slight damage and water in it

Reversing lamp inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 92,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,192 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,192 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,594 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,594 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 71,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,778 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 48,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 35,186 miles

Both front wiperblades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 35,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Both front wiperblades split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 24,952 miles

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

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

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 VEP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

VK09 VEP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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