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AF09 XJO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,552 mi
Last recorded145,552 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 113,465 miles

Steering wheel rim loose secondary steering assistor (ball handle ) insecure removed same (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,666 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,841 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,484 miles

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

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 XJO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 XJO registered?

AF09 XJO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AF09 XJO safe to buy?

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