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FL09 HBE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,911 mi
Last recorded196,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 HBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 196,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 188,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 188,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 180,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 180,764 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 168,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 154,406 miles

handbrake on mot limit 16%

Fail 11 Jul 2022 154,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 145,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 140,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,761 miles

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

Rear seats stowed

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,206 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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FL09 HBE 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 FL09 HBE, 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 FL09 HBE registered?

FL09 HBE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FL09 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 HBE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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