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WF09 RFY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,153 mi
Last recorded166,153 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 RFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,153 miles

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 161,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 151,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,891 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 136,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 131,225 miles

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

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

nearside rear adjuster arm ball joint worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 124,308 miles

B/Fluid level abit low

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low, and front outer b/pads starting to get low

N/S/F tyre near limit of wear and worn at tread edges

O/S/R tyre low on tread and near limit of wear

P.A.S. oil level low and ON MINIMUM limit

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R top suspension arm inner bush/pin area

Fail 29 Jan 2016 124,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread edge area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread edge area (4.1.D.1b)

B/Fluid level abit low

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low, and front outer b/pads starting to get low

N/S/F tyre near limit of wear and worn at tread edges

O/S/R tyre low on tread and near limit of wear

P.A.S. oil level low and ON MINIMUM limit

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R top suspension arm inner bush/pin area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,781 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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WF09 RFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF09 RFY, 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 WF09 RFY registered?

WF09 RFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WF09 RFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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