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X30 COW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,181 mi
Last recorded194,181 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 194,181 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 194,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 185,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 178,573 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 178,497 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached front bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 167,419 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 167,356 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 156,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 143,450 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 143,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,019 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2018 120,636 miles

Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 8 May 2017 109,874 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 109,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 97,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 97,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,826 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 73,371 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,677 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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X30 COW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X30 COW, 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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X30 COW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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