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AK09 FXG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,936 mi
Last recorded184,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 184,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 182,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 172,129 miles

Sill covers fitted restricting the view of inner + outer sills

Fail 12 Apr 2023 172,123 miles

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

Sill covers fitted restricting the view of inner + outer sills

Pass 31 Mar 2022 149,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,202 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,393 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 104,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Dec 2016 97,484 miles

Front Added 2.5 ltrs of engine oil prior to mot

Front Suspension warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 97,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Added 2.5 ltrs of engine oil prior to mot

Front Suspension warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,725 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,012 miles

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,304 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 FXG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK09 FXG, 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 FXG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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