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E5 GDF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,816 mi
Last recorded123,816 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 GDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 123,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 115,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 108,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 93,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,353 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2021 90,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing de-laminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,969 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,148 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,147 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,204 miles

Offside side step rear mounting is not secured.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire is incomplete, but the end has been insulated.

Offside Rear forward parking brake shoes hold-down pin is not as normal.

Offside side step rear mounting is not secured.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,996 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,947 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,946 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,131 miles

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

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

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

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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E5 GDF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E5 GDF, 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 E5 GDF registered?

E5 GDF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is E5 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 GDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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