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VN09 EBX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,424 mi
Last recorded159,424 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 EBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 159,424 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,583 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 142,583 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective security of trackrod to rack arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 130,798 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 130,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Park cable guide worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 117,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,574 miles

slight deterioration in offside rear upper suspension arm, inner front bush

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,574 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

slight deterioration in offside rear upper suspension arm, inner front bush

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,950 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 69,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,776 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,191 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Damage to Screen less than 40mm in zone B

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,410 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 37,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 EBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EBX, 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 VN09 EBX registered?

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

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