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AV09 DFC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 104,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,662 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,303 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,475 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,474 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of rear brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,193 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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AV09 DFC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

AV09 DFC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AV09 DFC safe to buy?

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