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2009 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · X26 LAB

X26 LAB

2009 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 130,047 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2009 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Oct 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,047 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Oct 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
2720cc
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X26 LAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
  • 130,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

X26 LAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 19:40
MOT Analysis

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 (X26 LAB) between October 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 September 2026 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 (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

X26 LAB Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2023113,926 mi
  2. 02/10/2024121,228 mi+7,302 mi
  3. 09/10/2025125,996 mi+4,768 mi
  4. 09/10/2025125,996 mi
  5. 22/09/2026130,047 mi+4,051 mi

Average of roughly 5,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)

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2009 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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