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FY09 UGM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,705 mi
Last recorded136,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 132,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 128,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 128,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod and tie rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 124,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,583 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING TIE RODS O/S AND N/S

Fail 13 Jul 2022 117,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R AND N/S/R OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ATTACHED TO UPPER WISHBONE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ATTACHED TO UPPER WISHBONE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH U/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING TIE RODS O/S AND N/S

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,660 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rust surface under body and suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,891 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,686 miles

Nearside Rear Outer near side rear tyre has small cut

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,284 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Child seat fitted

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,003 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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FY09 UGM 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 FY09 UGM, 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 FY09 UGM registered?

FY09 UGM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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