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WA09 OYE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 OYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 142,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 142,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 135,829 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 135,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 127,269 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 127,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 121,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 121,701 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,450 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))

not all brake pipes visible for inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn, see yellow chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

not all brake pipes visible for inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,270 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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WA09 OYE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA09 OYE, 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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WA09 OYE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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