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PL09 FBE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,327 mi
Last recorded222,327 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 222,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side steps corroded

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 29 Apr 2025 208,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both the o/s and n/s inner sills are corroded

n/s step step board corroded and mount points broken

o/s front wing arch moulding missing

o/s side step board corroded underneath

rear boot door does not open from outside door handle vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2024 194,563 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2023 180,623 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2022 169,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 153,769 miles

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 142,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,428 miles

Offside Rear seat belt casing missing

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,428 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

255/55 r19 111v pirelli

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,678 miles

both front wipers split but clearing screen effectively

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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PL09 FBE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 PL09 FBE, 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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PL09 FBE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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