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K8 FMY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 137,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe assemblies. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 129,270 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/ close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged/cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/ close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 116,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/ close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged/cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/ close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,537 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 105,535 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 90,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,352 miles

rear tyres low 3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,975 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,482 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,510 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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K8 FMY 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 66.7%.

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 K8 FMY, 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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K8 FMY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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