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FD09 DFX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 126,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2025 126,617 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 123,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 123,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,338 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,338 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,535 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 104,533 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 89,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,557 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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FD09 DFX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FD09 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

FD09 DFX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FD09 DFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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