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AK59 WFV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,682 mi
Last recorded131,682 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,746 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 121,829 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,881 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear diff (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

r/o/s brake pipe (before flexi) slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,532 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,310 miles

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 WFV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WFV, 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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What year was AK59 WFV registered?

AK59 WFV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AK59 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 WFV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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