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VO09 ZXS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ZXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 136,289 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 136,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,720 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 130,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,757 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,239 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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VO09 ZXS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VO09 ZXS, 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 VO09 ZXS registered?

VO09 ZXS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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