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SW09 CFF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 CFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 107,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 107,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 95,858 miles

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

suspension arms , suspension components and some areas under body corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 95,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension arms , suspension components and some areas under body corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 91,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 79,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake pads deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,769 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 54,924 miles

all brake flexi ferrules seriously corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 54,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear cannot test wheel bearing due to binding brake

all brake flexi ferrules seriously corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 52,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 52,633 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,781 miles

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

SPARE TYRE BELOW 3MM

Fail 5 May 2015 47,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION TOWARDS EDGES

SPARE TYRE BELOW 3MM

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

Pass 27 May 2014 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroding on inside faces at edges

both rear brake discs beginning to lip on inside faces

slight play in n/s/f steering track rod

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf&nsr tyre valves cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 27,529 miles

front number plate scored slightly

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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SW09 CFF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SW09 CFF, 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 SW09 CFF registered?

SW09 CFF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is SW09 CFF safe to buy?

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