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AK09 CFV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 CFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,525 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 131,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper hub bush dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and delaminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 126,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 125,669 miles

surface rusting to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 20 Aug 2024 125,663 miles

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Full length (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Full length (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rust scale on body underside and suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,330 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Sep 2022 119,215 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,474 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,044 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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AK09 CFV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK09 CFV, 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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AK09 CFV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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