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AF59 XNU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,520 mi
Last recorded151,520 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 151,520 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washers poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2023 133,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 131,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside engine and sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2021 131,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside engine and sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 127,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Around ferrule (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 117,904 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door does not unlock with other doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 117,903 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested as un able to check level due to fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering very stiff to operate (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door does not unlock with other doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,906 miles

Engine oil level monitor system fault on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,436 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,772 miles

EML light is on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,407 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 XNU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 XNU, 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 XNU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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