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BN59 WJC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,623 mi
Last recorded162,623 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 162,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 162,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 156,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,189 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

Fail 20 Oct 2016 128,189 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,709 miles

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

body damage to o/s/r/bumper moulding

Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body damage to o/s/r/bumper moulding

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f/brake pad sensor wire jammed between brake calipier and inside of wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,817 miles

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

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

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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BN59 WJC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN59 WJC, 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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BN59 WJC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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