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5580 VT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,554 mi
Last recorded181,554 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5580 VT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 181,554 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 164,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 147,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 132,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,725 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn back of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn back of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 114,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 98,966 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,282 miles

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

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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5580 VT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5580 VT, 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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5580 VT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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