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AF09 XLN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,180 mi
Last recorded118,180 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,180 miles

Both rear inner and outer sill areas excessively corroded

Engine oil level on minimum level

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 118,179 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner and outer sill areas excessively corroded

Engine oil level on minimum level

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,577 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,250 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 89,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,398 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 XLN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLN, 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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What year was AF09 XLN registered?

AF09 XLN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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