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AK09 FYF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,654 mi
Last recorded173,654 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 173,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch /sill area, adjacent to suspension/body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded badly.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill area adjacent to suspension/body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 165,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch /sill area, adjacent to suspension/body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded badly.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill area adjacent to suspension/body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 158,052 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 155,767 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2019 155,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,604 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,647 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,520 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 77,520 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,910 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,032 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,016 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats folded + boot loaded

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 FYF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FYF, 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 FYF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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