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VX09 CZR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 CZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,568 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,471 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 100,471 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Side trim panal lower door loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low on thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight ball joint wear advisory only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight wear advise only ()

Fail 21 Jul 2021 82,691 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Side trim panal lower door loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low on thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight ball joint wear advisory only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight wear advise only ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,033 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,579 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Front (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,651 miles

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

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,939 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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VX09 CZR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX09 CZR, 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 VX09 CZR registered?

VX09 CZR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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