MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket/holder not attached to body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (ALL) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis has surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OSR 2nd row buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and all mounted components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres right on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre wearing very thin to limit
offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear
offside front anti roll bar link balljoint showing slight wear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres warn on edges
movement noted in o/s/f rack end
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres warn on edges
movement noted in o/s/f rack end
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering arms
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering arms
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight play front steering arms
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AF09 HJA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AF09 HJA, 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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AF09 HJA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2009.
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