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AF09 XRV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,588 mi
Last recorded163,588 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 163,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,548 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 147,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 133,290 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 133,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position n/s bonnet latch not securing (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 103,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Short brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Short brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 97,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,711 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,100 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 31,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 XRV, 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 XRV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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