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F5 BMM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 BMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,188 miles

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

chassis corrosion evident also on suspension arms

Fail 2 Feb 2026 131,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corrosion evident also on suspension arms

Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,914 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms showing corrosion and slightly worn bushs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body mounts corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 125,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexible hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms showing corrosion and slightly worn bushs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body mounts corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 119,549 miles

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

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,775 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,842 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 108,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside , centre and nearside rear ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside , centre and nearside rear ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,525 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 86,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,580 miles

Engine Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,960 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 40,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,069 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F5 BMM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F5 BMM, 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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F5 BMM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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