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AU59 PYS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,456 mi
Last recorded183,456 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 PYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 183,456 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 183,156 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 162,036 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 162,036 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 159,121 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 159,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 156,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 156,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 140,661 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 140,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 113,019 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,184 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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AU59 PYS 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 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 AU59 PYS, 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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AU59 PYS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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