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VX09 DDZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 DDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,084 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2022 143,036 miles

Both side sills and chassis corroded

Both side steps badly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust has crack in it

Rear most seats in down position

Slight leak N/S front inner cv gaitor

Transfer box leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2022 143,034 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both side sills and chassis corroded

Both side steps badly corroded

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

O/S rear reflector broken

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust has crack in it

Rear most seats in down position

Slight leak N/S front inner cv gaitor

Transfer box leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2021 134,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear most seats in down position

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,282 miles

All wipers poor

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear most seats in down position

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,149 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 117,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,860 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S washer jet poor condition

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,805 miles

Lhr lower bellows on air suspension damaged.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lhr lower bellows on air suspension damaged.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 DDZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX09 DDZ, 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 DDZ registered?

VX09 DDZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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