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AS04 FMS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 FMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 140,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,135 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 132,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,708 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 89,767 miles

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

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped and o/s/r (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,653 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 68,368 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,571 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,913 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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AS04 FMS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AS04 FMS, 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 AS04 FMS registered?

AS04 FMS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is AS04 FMS safe to buy?

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