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VU09 OGJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,012 mi
Last recorded179,012 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 OGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 179,012 miles

general light corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Feb 2022 179,011 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general light corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2019 178,041 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 178,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,432 miles

both front tyres close to limit .......

rear inner brake pads appear low , n/s/r outer low .......

rear tyres getting close to limit .....

Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,432 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit .......

rear inner brake pads appear low , n/s/r outer low .......

rear tyres getting close to limit .....

Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,676 miles

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

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

child seats fitted therefore rear seat belts not inspected

handbrake fault warning illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,193 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)

slight wear in all suspension arm bushes and bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,946 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,982 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU09 OGJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VU09 OGJ, 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 VU09 OGJ registered?

VU09 OGJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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