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FG09 OPD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,370 mi
Last recorded164,370 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 OPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 164,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 160,090 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 160,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 153,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 146,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 136,499 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor slightly split

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,288 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,143 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Parking brake stuck on after test (3.1.7)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,714 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,635 miles

Rearmost seats not tested due to fitted load area cover

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,003 miles

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

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

rearmost seats not tested due to load area cover fitted

sat nav mount fitted but not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OPD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG09 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

FG09 OPD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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