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MB03 FEO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 FEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,786 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,596 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and feathering tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and feathering tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate missing / corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded away but not affecting either brake performance at present

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underside starting to set in (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate very rusty but not affecting performance

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,169 miles

all wipers smeary only just passed

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 28,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak from transfer box area

Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak from transfer box area

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,217 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 17,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,878 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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MB03 FEO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MB03 FEO, 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 MB03 FEO registered?

MB03 FEO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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