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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

RTL 9MOT history

RTL 9 is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

RTL 9 grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,054 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RTL 9
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RTL 9 was last recorded at 140,054 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,502 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,552 miles
Average per year
8,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,054 miles
  • 2025 – 137,502 miles
  • 2024 – 135,272 miles
  • 2023 – 132,965 miles
  • 2022 – 130,174 miles
  • 2021 – 127,104 miles
  • 2019 – 119,512 miles
  • 2018 – 110,480 miles
  • 2017 – 95,303 miles
  • 2016 – 79,520 miles
  • 2015 – 64,578 miles
  • 2014 – 48,843 miles
  • 2013 – 36,615 miles
  • 2012 – 24,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,054 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral prop shaft centre bearing rubber mount perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all at rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,054 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,054 miles
    Test number
    482502204061
    • AdvisoryCentral prop shaft centre bearing rubber mount perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,053 miles (+2,551)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    273152902250
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral prop shaft centre bearing rubber mount perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass137,502 miles (+2,230)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,502 miles
    Test number
    932211009733
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft centre mounting deterioated

  4. Pass135,272 miles (+2,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    536555001097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft centre bearing mounting deteriorated

  5. Pass132,965 miles (+2,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,965 miles
    Test number
    634871361272
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft centre bearing deteriorated

  6. Pass130,174 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,174 miles
    Test number
    364706769150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail130,170 miles (+3,066)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,170 miles
    Test number
    563510755890
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass127,104 miles (+7,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    349561367310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing in tread

  9. Pass119,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    821227283076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,512 miles (+9,032)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    955123873485
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,480 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,480 miles
    Test number
    254457822470
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail110,472 miles (+15,169)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    866307285089
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,303 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    738254386839
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail95,300 miles (+15,780)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,300 miles
    Test number
    473599753169
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass79,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    979401999487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail79,520 miles (+14,942)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    688175581441
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass64,578 miles (+15,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    226706775174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  18. Fail48,843 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    707270894150
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass48,843 miles (+12,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    917270494162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,615 miles (+11,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    338584953167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,930 miles
    Test number
    879137362110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RTL 9

What vehicle is registration RTL 9 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RTL 9 on a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Jul 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RTL 9 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTL 9 is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RTL 9?
The MOT on RTL 9 is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RTL 9 done?
RTL 9 was recorded at 140,054 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,336 miles a year.
Has RTL 9 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RTL 9 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on RTL 9 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on RTL 9 find?
RTL 9 passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: central prop shaft centre bearing rubber mount perished; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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