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FE09 NRN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,427 mi
Last recorded197,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 NRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 197,427 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner / outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 187,055 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 187,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 179,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires have wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has some movement /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires have wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 167,270 miles

both front lower suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn

engine covers obscuring some items

front antiroll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - body, chassis, suspension and brake component's

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated/small split

nearside rear antiroll bar link has slight play

offside rear parking brake cable - bracket corroded/broken off

slight misting of oil from steering rack area

slight play in nearside/offside rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Mar 2023 167,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak - fuel tank/filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn/ heavily scrubbed off - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

Offside Rear tyre very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

both front lower suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn

engine covers obscuring some items

front antiroll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - body, chassis, suspension and brake component's

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated/small split

nearside rear antiroll bar link has slight play

offside rear parking brake cable - bracket corroded/broken off

slight misting of oil from steering rack area

slight play in nearside/offside rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Feb 2022 150,013 miles

both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/knocking

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc becoming worn/scored

nearside rear tyre worn and scrubbed off - inside edge

offside rear parking brake cable, bracket broken

slight misting of oil around steering rack area

slight play in nearside/offside rear suspension arms

Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,728 miles

both front brake discs becomming worn. (lipped/scored)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

nearside front antiroll bar 'D' bush has slight play (knocking)

offside front tyre scrubbing off slightly (inside edge)

Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,453 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 132,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubded off inside edge and below over 3/4 tread width 235x60x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubded off inside edge and below over 3/4 tread width 235x60x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front advise naerside front tyre outer shoulder scrubded off and approaching limits recommend replacement 235x60x18

advise nearisde front washer jet partial blocked

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,875 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,672 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,871 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,635 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

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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FE09 NRN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 FE09 NRN, 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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FE09 NRN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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