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GF09 UPZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 UPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,061 miles

Engine System Fault Warning on Dash - MIL Works as Required

General Underside Corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack N/S + O/S Boot Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2024 96,164 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 96,164 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 91,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails (punctured)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,054 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake system faulty (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,736 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,021 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 42,872 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,545 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,539 miles

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

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

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

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

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,009 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,407 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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GF09 UPZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF09 UPZ, 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 GF09 UPZ registered?

GF09 UPZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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