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W88 APS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 APS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 154,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 150,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 150,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 147,185 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 27 Feb 2022 135,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 135,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system either rigid or flexi pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 119,396 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,268 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 111,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,256 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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W88 APS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W88 APS, 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 W88 APS registered?

W88 APS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is W88 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 APS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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