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SM09 XFX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,942 mi
Last recorded212,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 XFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 212,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 212,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 203,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 193,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 183,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 183,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 170,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 160,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 147,379 miles

N/s/r upper suspention arm inner bush is worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 147,338 miles

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

N/s/r upper suspention arm inner bush is worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 138,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 121,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,232 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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SM09 XFX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM09 XFX, 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 SM09 XFX registered?

SM09 XFX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is SM09 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 XFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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