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DM54 FOX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,730 mi
Last recorded97,730 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM54 FOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,799 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,767 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,331 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,509 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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DM54 FOX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DM54 FOX, 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 DM54 FOX registered?

DM54 FOX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is DM54 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM54 FOX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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