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X2 TEM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,254 mi
Last recorded187,254 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 TEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 187,254 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 187,254 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 181,204 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills - not considered to be within a prescribed area

Corrosion to lower sections of both rear wheelarches

Fail 3 May 2024 181,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner tread area cut - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner tread area cut - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both outer sills - not considered to be within a prescribed area

Corrosion to lower sections of both rear wheelarches

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 177,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 175,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 168,755 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 168,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 159,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 159,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 152,800 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 152,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 142,445 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 133,002 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 132,995 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres starting too wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,659 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 78,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,756 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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X2 TEM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X2 TEM, 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 X2 TEM registered?

X2 TEM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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