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739 SPK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 SPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,085 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 133,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Above upper arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Above upper arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,770 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,195 miles

n/s/f suspension arm has play in bush

o/s/f suspension arm has play in bush

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,909 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,864 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,780 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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739 SPK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 739 SPK, 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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739 SPK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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