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AF09 HLV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,424 mi
Last recorded144,424 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,424 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner and outer sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner and outer sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,350 miles

Offside side step corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,245 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slightly split(leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 125,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slightly split(leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play in inner ball joint of stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 115,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play in inner ball joint of stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,323 miles

1 HOLE IN N/S/F WASHER JET MISALIGNED

PLAY SHOWING IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R SUSPENSION BUSH/ARM

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 46,032 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 tyres 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,531 miles

osr seat belt buckle return spring broken

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 HLV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 AF09 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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