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FD09 DFY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,440 mi
Last recorded180,440 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 DFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 180,440 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 180,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 175,343 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 172,580 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 165,317 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 161,265 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear door damaged slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2022 161,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear door damaged slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2021 158,806 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear door slightly damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2021 158,806 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear door slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,112 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jun 2019 144,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Intermittant fault with air suspension. Warning light on dashboard. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door heavily damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside upper arm pipes heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floorpan corroding in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 144,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Intermittant fault with air suspension. Warning light on dashboard. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door heavily damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside upper arm pipes heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floorpan corroding in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 134,928 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 134,928 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 122,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,691 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 101,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,002 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,373 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 DFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DFY, 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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FD09 DFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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