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AK09 VVF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,746 mi
Last recorded143,746 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 143,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Contaminated with diesel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Has a wheel nut missing

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 131,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,486 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,471 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,467 miles

ADVISE, front brake discs becoming worn.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,464 miles

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

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

ADVISE, front brake discs becoming worn.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,056 miles

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

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 VVF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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