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183,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper 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))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short ones (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under side of vehicle muddy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
unable to give full inspection due to chassis under tray
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads wearing close to wear indicators
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads wearing close to wear indicators
Slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Slight play in offside steering rack inner ball joint
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD09 DFU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 FD09 DFU, 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 FD09 DFU registered?
FD09 DFU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2009.
Is FD09 DFU safe to buy?
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