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VX09 DME

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 DME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil misting nearside steering rack area

Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil misting nearside steering rack area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front wheel arch trim missing (tape installed no sharp edges )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 29,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front wheel arch trim missing (tape installed no sharp edges )

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 DME is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DME, 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 DME registered?

VX09 DME is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VX09 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 DME shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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