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3908 FM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3908 FM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 126,342 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 104,392 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake lines corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from centre to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from centre to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 98,008 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 98,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,438 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,211 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,107 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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3908 FM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 3908 FM, 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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3908 FM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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