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AK09 VTA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,591 mi
Last recorded202,591 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 202,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 195,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 182,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 171,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 164,863 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2019 156,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,447 miles

n/s blade starting to degrade

n/s screen marked in sweep area.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 133,229 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,588 miles

front discs showing signs of weatr

front pads n/s getting low

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 1 Apr 2016 114,588 miles

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

front discs showing signs of weatr

front pads n/s getting low

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,037 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle tread getting low and feathering on inner edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,249 miles

front axle tread getting low and feathering on inner edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,917 miles

rear num plate starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,687 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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AK09 VTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

AK09 VTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AK09 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 VTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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