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AV09 ARY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ARY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,562 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,039 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,687 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R20 109W M+S Pirelli scorpio verde all season (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp lens frosted.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle surround broken and missing but buckle still operating ok.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,888 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,099 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 76,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,111 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 35,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV09 ARY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV09 ARY, 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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What year was AV09 ARY registered?

AV09 ARY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is AV09 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 ARY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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