MOT Status
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161,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative air suspension indicates a fault (unable to safely inspect suspension arms) also effecting how the vehicle absorbs road undulations (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal bar stuck in tread ()
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Antifreeze level below minimum
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable insecure Fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/19 Pirelli Scorpion (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AK59 HWJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AK59 HWJ, 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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AK59 HWJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.
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