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AD09 FGE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,452 mi
Last recorded187,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 187,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 173,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,986 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 158,449 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 158,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 146,336 miles

Central Rear stork plastic casing damaged/missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt stork casing damaged/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2020 146,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stork plastic casing damaged/missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt stork casing damaged/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2019 137,713 miles

Central seat belt stork casing damaged/missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside center seat belt stork casing damaged/missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources repaired (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Fail 21 Nov 2019 137,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central seat belt stork casing damaged/missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside center seat belt stork casing damaged/missing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources repaired (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,932 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt stork casing missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside centre seat belt buckle stork casing damaged/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres more worn on edges of tread

brake fluid level low

coolant level low topped up

power steering fluid level low

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside centre seat belt buckle stork casing damaged/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres more worn on edges of tread

brake fluid level low

coolant level low topped up

power steering fluid level low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,559 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire rubbing on roadwheel on full lock, requires new bracket

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,915 miles

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

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 FGE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

AD09 FGE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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