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407 VMM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,797 mi
Last recorded168,797 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration407 VMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 168,797 miles

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

o/s rear sill is slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 156,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 144,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 135,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,019 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear prop shaft mount deteriorated

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At its attachment to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At its attachment to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 118,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Looks like bulb incorrectly seated or partially fallen out of holder (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread split and tyre low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At its attachment to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At its attachment to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 110,976 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Could do with new cable(s) (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.40 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both hose ferruls corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both hose ferruls corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,794 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both at mounting points to upper suspension arm areas (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,636 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 74,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexy to flexy area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 'Rear bush' fouls subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessively worn bias to inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexy to flexy area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 'Rear inner' severely worn. So serious it is difficult to fully assess other relative suspension components. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and circa 1.90 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,688 miles

both rear brake pipes (above subframe) slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall cut, no cord shown

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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407 VMM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 407 VMM, 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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407 VMM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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