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X26 RME

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 RME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 106,186 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,298 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,436 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 88,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 80,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,158 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 77,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,132 miles

Nearside rear seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 67,315 miles

nearside rear seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,954 miles

nearside rear seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,074 miles

both front d rubbers detiated slightly

n/s/f dip output slightly rerduced to o/s/f

rear pads slightly low

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,074 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm (rear rubber bush) (2.4.G.2)

both front d rubbers detiated slightly

n/s/f dip output slightly rerduced to o/s/f

rear pads slightly low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,446 miles

both front lower arms (rear rubber b ushes) slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,200 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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X26 RME is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X26 RME, 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 X26 RME registered?

X26 RME is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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