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VN09 EAX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 EAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 155,907 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all rear brake pipes covered at time of test

undershields fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2021 155,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all rear brake pipes covered at time of test

undershields fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,599 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 137,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Inner STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 9 Nov 2018 125,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Inner STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,388 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,441 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 17 Oct 2016 99,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear metal brake pipe is starting to get rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

movement in o/s and n/s/f lower wish bone bushes

surface rust in main brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,794 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VN09 EAX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN09 EAX, 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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VN09 EAX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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