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AK59 VXT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,775 mi
Last recorded110,775 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,775 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

top hose rubbing on engine cover

Fail 1 Dec 2022 110,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

top hose rubbing on engine cover

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge / inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,615 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 285/35x22 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 285/35x22 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner tread 285/35x18

Fail 6 Dec 2017 88,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner tread 285/35x18

Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,314 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 285/35/22w (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,074 miles

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

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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AK59 VXT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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