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XR55 RRR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,810 mi
Last recorded138,810 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR55 RRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,810 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 138,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 133,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,611 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 113,610 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,611 miles

Front tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,885 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,885 miles

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

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,545 miles

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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XR55 RRR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XR55 RRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XR55 RRR?

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What year was XR55 RRR registered?

XR55 RRR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is XR55 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR55 RRR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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