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FN09 HZS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 HZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 109,104 miles

Front Bumper/undertray insecure

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 108,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 103,144 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 103,143 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,301 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,285 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding park brake release inop (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,404 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,404 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN09 HZS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN09 HZS, 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 FN09 HZS registered?

FN09 HZS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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