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AV59 VZB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,799 mi
Last recorded250,799 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 250,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seat belt buckles damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 149,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 231,102 miles

O/S/R Handbrake cable bracket broken

Restricted performance light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 223,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 109,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

offside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge

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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AV59 VZB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV59 VZB, 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 AV59 VZB registered?

AV59 VZB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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