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FG09 EWK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,287 mi
Last recorded157,287 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 EWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,287 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 154,651 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 149,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,026 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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FG09 EWK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FG09 EWK, 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 FG09 EWK registered?

FG09 EWK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is FG09 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 EWK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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