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161,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
general surface corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded at 'B' post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower suspension arm has bad surface corrosion and pitting
Rear Lower both sides suspension arms have bad surface corrosion and pitting
most of the chassis and under side has bad corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord and punctured (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord on inner edge (255/55x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear seats folded unable to inspect
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear seats folded unable to inspect
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger seat missing (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill corroded and holed by seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of both sills corroded close to seat belt and body mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear tail gate can only be opened by key button , door button inoperative
unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded down and cargo in the way
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main-line pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cord on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
both main line brake pipes to rear have surface corrosion
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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AJ59 VLD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AJ59 VLD, 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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AJ59 VLD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2009.
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