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AD09 FFA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,228 mi
Last recorded121,228 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 121,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 115,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,912 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,124 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 86,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn has excessive ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 83,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 64,251 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,867 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,224 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,247 miles

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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AD09 FFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD09 FFA, 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 AD09 FFA registered?

AD09 FFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is AD09 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 FFA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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