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AV09 DFF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 132,317 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged central row centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus on 1mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts plus 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged central row centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,701 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 118,101 miles

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

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 DFF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV09 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

AV09 DFF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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