2009 Land Rover Discovery · 20,161 MOT tests
2009 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2009 Land Rover Discoverys fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Discovery years (20,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 31.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 135,304
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,161
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Suspension11.1%
- Brakes10.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
- Tyres4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.85%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.01%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.52%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.44%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 2.02%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.97%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.28%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.37%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (5.19%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2009 Land Rover Discoverys fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Discovery years (20,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.85% of tests), position lamp not working (3.01% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Land Rover Discovery shows 135,304 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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