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VU09 FFD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,143 mi
Last recorded144,143 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 144,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020
Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,599 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,137 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 34,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,913 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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VU09 FFD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU09 FFD, 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 VU09 FFD registered?

VU09 FFD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is VU09 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FFD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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