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AD09 FLH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,761 mi
Last recorded132,761 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 132,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,157 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 128,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,388 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 111,013 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 111,013 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative indicates a fault (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear wiper blade torn

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,800 miles

Centre propshaft bearing worn

Near side front brake look like its been hot. Not binding at time of test.

Slight wear in near side and off side rear suspension arms

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,259 miles

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

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

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

Off side rear brake wear wire insecure. REPAIRED

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

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

Slight wear in near side front anti roll bar d bush

Some wear noted in near side and off side rear track control arm inner bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2018 100,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Off side rear brake wear wire insecure. REPAIRED

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

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

Slight wear in near side front anti roll bar d bush

Some wear noted in near side and off side rear track control arm inner bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,998 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

Near side front brake pads visually look like they have been hot and are perishing as a result.

Near side front tyre thinning on outer edge

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REPAIRED (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REPAIRED (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,207 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 FLH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

AD09 FLH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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