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AD09 FNT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,578 mi
Last recorded117,578 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 117,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 111,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,774 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,670 miles

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,885 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,147 miles

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower pin hole in rubber cover on ball joint

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

all x 4 tyres wearing near the wearbands

both sides rear brake back plates holed and corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,752 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,752 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake system leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,055 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 FNT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

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

Is AD09 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 FNT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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