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SV09 THF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 THF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,157 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,999 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,058 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,992 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,702 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,486 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 58,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play through o/s steering trackrod

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,308 miles

slight play through o/s steering trackrod

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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SV09 THF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV09 THF, 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 SV09 THF registered?

SV09 THF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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