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AK09 OVL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,044 mi
Last recorded204,044 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 OVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 204,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 204,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 194,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 181,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 170,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 170,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

various warning lights on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2017 161,629 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 161,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 145,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,015 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,077 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AK09 OVL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK09 OVL, 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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AK09 OVL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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