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SP09 FFX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 FFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,649 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,103 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both close to corrosion limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both close to corrosion limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Tighten new union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,999 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 82,999 miles

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)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 May 2017 72,319 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,318 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,308 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear and nearside rear seat belts not fully tested.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,357 miles

rear belts and seats not fully assessed due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,735 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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SP09 FFX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP09 FFX, 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 SP09 FFX registered?

SP09 FFX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is SP09 FFX safe to buy?

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