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AF09 HLR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,940 mi
Last recorded164,940 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 164,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts fully boot full

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 164,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Unable to check rear seat belts fully boot full

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 153,413 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 153,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar attachment not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2023 142,704 miles

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 142,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 132,075 miles

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,487 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 123,487 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,973 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,930 miles

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

Rear Rear Seats Folded Down Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seatbelts

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of components

Pass 31 May 2018 98,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 98,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,014 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 83,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,968 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 HLR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLR, 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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AF09 HLR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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