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AJ59 VRD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on LIMMIT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,845 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm bushes have some play

Fail 17 Nov 2015 65,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding +bearing unchecked (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to get lower

front lower suspension arm bushes have some play

n/s front inner driveshaft boot leaking

o/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting lower on raised edges

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,998 miles

rear pads getting low

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,532 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ59 VRD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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