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A9 FHW

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,609 mi
Last recorded152,609 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 152,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced holed and full of condensation (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component casing fixing holes in chassis elongated to the extent that attachment is seriously affected corroded to excess (2.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre feathered inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 135,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (marked in yellow) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre feathered inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 123,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,579 miles

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

chassis in a corrded condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 111,357 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 86,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 75,559 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 67,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 67,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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A9 FHW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 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 A9 FHW, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 FHW registered?

A9 FHW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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