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AF59 XJZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,018 mi
Last recorded222,018 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 222,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 218,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lends broken and discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS and OS middle row buckles damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 218,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Backing plate rubbed through by brake disc

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lends broken and discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS and OS middle row buckles damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 193,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR REAR HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT OUTER GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BOTH REAR OUTER (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 172,810 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover has a pin hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and nearside rear seats folded down. seat belts not tested.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 150,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,696 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,601 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,601 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front wipers torn and smearing screen

both rear brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/r upper suspension arm - slight play detected

o/s/r upper suspension arm - slight play detected

rear brake application uneven and imbalanced

slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly

slight play detected at o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,711 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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AF59 XJZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF59 XJZ, 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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AF59 XJZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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