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A2 KXE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,502 mi
Last recorded145,502 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 145,502 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill has surface rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill has surface rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 133,156 miles

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 133,156 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,742 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 115,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear wishbone corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension upright lower bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension upright lower bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner sills slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop shaft bearing deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,135 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s inner sills heavy surface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal very slightly weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s sidesteps heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear pipes on top of upper wishbones (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 87,445 miles

under trays fitted,corrosion to chassis,front suspension arm bushes have play

Pass 25 May 2017 81,090 miles

front suspension bushes have play

Pass 27 May 2016 73,105 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,697 miles

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

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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A2 KXE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A2 KXE, 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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What year was A2 KXE registered?

A2 KXE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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