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AF09 XRM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

163,925 mi
Last recorded163,925 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 163,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 163,437 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 160,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,764 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,496 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes becoming weak and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 105,343 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,070 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,591 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,694 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 42,463 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,528 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 XRM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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