2009 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · PB04 AVA
2009 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 149,556 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PB04 AVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 149,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PB04 AVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Discovery (PB04 AVA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
PB04 AVA Mileage History
- 06/09/2022139,345 mi
- 03/10/2022139,348 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/2023144,771 mi+5,423 mi
- 03/10/2024147,312 mi+2,541 mi
- 01/10/2025149,556 mi+2,244 mi
Average of roughly 3,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
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- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
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- EGR Valve Clogging and DPF BlockageModerate
EGR valves clog with soot causing limp mode, power loss and black smoke. The DPF blocks if the vehicle is mainly driven on short urban trips without motorway regeneration runs.
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