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VX09 DKE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,227 mi
Last recorded225,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 DKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 225,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 220,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 218,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 213,641 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 209,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seating ()

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides rear track rod inner ball joints play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 209,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seating ()

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides rear track rod inner ball joints play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 198,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 198,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 184,358 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Fail 28 Nov 2017 184,356 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom are rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 166,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,886 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 136,881 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 114,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,569 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats removed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats removed

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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VX09 DKE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

VX09 DKE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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