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AF09 HHE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 163,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 161,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 153,779 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,722 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake flexy ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside pull to right under braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer brake pad discoloured/hot

Offside Front slight brake binding on driver front

Pass 4 Mar 2023 149,190 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 149,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 146,199 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 146,134 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 141,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 139,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 136,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 133,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,357 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres shoulders wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,670 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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AF09 HHE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF09 HHE, 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 AF09 HHE registered?

AF09 HHE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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