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X30 GGS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,772 mi
Last recorded145,772 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 GGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 145,772 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 137,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 137,493 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light not work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 126,213 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake light on but is working satisfactorily (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,431 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 101,031 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Propshaft mounting split

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,267 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,665 miles

front pads wearing

front to back brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,824 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,379 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,744 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,295 miles

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

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 GGS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 X30 GGS, 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 GGS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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