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AK59 WAU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,100 mi
Last recorded184,100 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 184,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 163,682 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 163,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 109,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,786 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,786 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,072 miles

light scratch on screen

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

light scratch on screen

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 WAU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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