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AF09 XHS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,713 mi
Last recorded207,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 207,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s / o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 207,703 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s / o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 200,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 192,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 184,512 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 183,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Both front lower wishbone bushes are very weak.

Nearside Front Tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape on the inside edge and has cuts.

Offside Front tyre has a nick in outer sidewall.

Offside Rear reverse not working.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 175,195 miles

rear propshaft center support bearing weak

Fail 12 Apr 2022 175,189 miles

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

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

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

rear propshaft center support bearing weak

Pass 14 Apr 2021 164,511 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 164,505 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 155,425 miles

engine oil level was very low

front wipers in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 142,711 miles

both the front tyres are getting thin

play in the nearside rear upper and lower rose bushes

play in the offside rear inner tie-rod

play in the offside rear upper and lower rose busshes

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,603 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,880 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,445 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,838 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 XHS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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