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AF09 XST

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,213 mi
Last recorded228,213 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 228,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 219,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear light unit damaged.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 219,562 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear light unit damaged.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 210,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 176,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 159,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 159,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bonding broke between pad lining and pad backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,780 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 103,780 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,543 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing thin on inner and other edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,071 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,861 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 45,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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)

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 XST is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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