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3279 PG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,589 mi
Last recorded130,589 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3279 PG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 130,589 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,713 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 113,657 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,957 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 90,955 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,171 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and osr ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 77,571 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 77,571 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,822 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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3279 PG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 3279 PG, 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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3279 PG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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