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AK59 WFB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

220,819 mi
Last recorded220,819 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 220,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 209,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 200,296 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Sep 2022 200,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 188,615 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 188,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 180,956 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to load

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 167,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 153,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,875 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,574 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,684 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,695 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are worn

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 WFB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK59 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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