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AU59 VMG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 150,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 131,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,490 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

display showing gearbox fault & dpf filter full

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,940 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

display showing gearbox fault & dpf filter full

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VMG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMG, 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 AU59 VMG registered?

AU59 VMG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AU59 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VMG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU59 VMG have outstanding finance?

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