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A21 BSL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,829 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,097 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,306 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 65,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,880 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,764 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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A21 BSL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 A21 BSL, 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

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What year was A21 BSL registered?

A21 BSL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is A21 BSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BSL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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