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AK09 OWG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,390 mi
Last recorded232,390 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 232,390 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 223,905 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 223,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 213,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight bind from brake

Pass 31 Oct 2020 204,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 195,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 182,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 172,620 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 164,178 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 164,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 156,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre tread depths aprox 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2015 156,687 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre tread depths aprox 3mm

Fail 7 Nov 2014 119,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 119,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic over sills

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 OWG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OWG, 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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What year was AK09 OWG registered?

AK09 OWG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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