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H18 PFB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Rear brake pipes x4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 119,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,791 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Will need replacement when pads are needed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,762 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes have movement

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,749 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front lower suspension arm bushes have movement

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,470 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,121 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,181 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear seatbelt clasp casing inseccure

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,622 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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H18 PFB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H18 PFB, 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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H18 PFB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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