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HG09 DFA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 112,829 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Nov 2024 109,684 miles

EML is NOT on but a message in display saying engine system fault

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 29 Nov 2023 106,163 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (BUSH) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

EML is not on but a message in display saying engine system fault

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,739 miles

coolant level low

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,152 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,961 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 31 May 2019 90,187 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 80,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,955 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,794 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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HG09 DFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG09 DFA, 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 HG09 DFA registered?

HG09 DFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is HG09 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 DFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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