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SW09 FTE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,418 mi
Last recorded148,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 148,418 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 148,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various parts of chassis corroded/undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,036 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various parts of chassis undersealed & starting to rust

Pass 6 May 2021 121,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under Neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,529 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 97,527 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm has excess play in inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges also, also has a cut in the tread but not reaching any cord (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension arms have slight movement in their rubber bush's

both inner sils are corroded but not weakened and outer sils are covered with plastic

chassis condition and exhaust system are corroded but not weakened

engine light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,976 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all ferrules covered in road salt (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt cover off (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,569 miles

slight play at front suspension bushes

Pass 28 May 2014 63,728 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and badly worn

n/s/r seatbelt cover broken - taped up - operation ok holds belt ok

o/s/r seatbelt buskle cover broken - operation good and holds belt ok

Fail 22 May 2014 63,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and badly worn

n/s/r seatbelt cover broken - taped up - operation ok holds belt ok

o/s/r seatbelt buskle cover broken - operation good and holds belt ok

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 44,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 28,072 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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SW09 FTE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

SW09 FTE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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