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GV09 ZFC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,832 mi
Last recorded139,832 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ZFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 139,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 139,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 139,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front washer pump leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 133,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords, worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords, worn on edges & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 125,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged out casing missing & buckle loose (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both ides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,893 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrision

Pass 29 Apr 2021 96,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper tronyon bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Front engine oil low

Lower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,960 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 59,960 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,343 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,070 miles

Exhaust emissions : metered smoke only just within limit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,813 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,718 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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GV09 ZFC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 GV09 ZFC, 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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GV09 ZFC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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