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BF09 LBZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 LBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 154,179 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 140,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 140,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 127,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,243 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 113,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 83,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 60,409 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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BF09 LBZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF09 LBZ, 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 BF09 LBZ registered?

BF09 LBZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is BF09 LBZ safe to buy?

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