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BF09 LCM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,434 mi
Last recorded129,434 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 LCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 123,638 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 121,917 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chjp outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 121,904 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zoneA (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake retaining bracket broken o/s , could catch on wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2021 119,606 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 116,476 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 116,468 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,741 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,741 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,886 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Puncture offside front tyre.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,608 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,284 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,282 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,058 miles

Some movement in both steering arms.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LCM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LCM, 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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BF09 LCM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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