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W3 LEG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,393 mi
Last recorded152,393 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 LEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 152,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,732 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,240 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements [incorrect spacing]. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system [hose to caliper]. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front & rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front & rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 [inner faces pitted/corroded]. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [slight chassis corrosion]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 137,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 137,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 135,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,241 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 113,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,557 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,177 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 42,177 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W3 LEG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 W3 LEG, 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 W3 LEG registered?

W3 LEG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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