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DG09 FUB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,493 mi
Last recorded134,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 134,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 131,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2024 125,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,119 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 120,060 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 117,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 107,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,725 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,717 miles

Brake cable insecure Parking brake main cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,549 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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DG09 FUB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DG09 FUB, 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 DG09 FUB registered?

DG09 FUB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is DG09 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 FUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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