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FD09 DGV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 143,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 139,860 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 139,860 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 132,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 125,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,350 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 104,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,046 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight movement in lower wishbone bushes (front)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight movement in lower wishbone bushes (front)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,192 miles

Rear Unable to check rear seatbelts as vehicle loaded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,224 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,846 miles

rear metal brake pipes above axle in very poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal brake pipe's above axle very poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,299 miles

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

rear brakes pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,137 miles

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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FD09 DGV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

FD09 DGV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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