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AF09 XLD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,907 mi
Last recorded112,907 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 112,907 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake warning light on but pads all ok.

Metal fuel tank guard corroded and holed.

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

Nearside Front To rear chassis sections corroded.

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

Offside Front To rear chassis sections corroded.

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

Offside Outer Side step corroded and holed.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,413 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 94,385 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 93,956 miles

Fuel tank cradle in poor condition corroded

General under body corrosion including rear suspension arms

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From main front to rear brake pipe to arm hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From main front to rear brake pipe to arm hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On arm pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank cradle in poor condition corroded

General under body corrosion including rear suspension arms

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 90,881 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,915 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,207 miles

both front tyres near limit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,114 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 XLD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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