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MF09 RBZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,389 mi
Last recorded132,389 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 RBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 132,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,224 miles

rear no plate could be better

Fail 11 Mar 2015 124,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

malfunction of hand brake on test would not release

rear brake pads getting low

rear no plate could be better

Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,577 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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MF09 RBZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MF09 RBZ, 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 MF09 RBZ registered?

MF09 RBZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is MF09 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 RBZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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