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BV59 RDX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,747 mi
Last recorded127,747 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen chip

Fail 21 Feb 2020 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen chip

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 113,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,500 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 108,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,636 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Slight play in both rear Anti Roll Bar links

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,978 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Child seat n/s/r

End of fuel tank damp

Fail 11 Aug 2016 83,978 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Child seat n/s/r

End of fuel tank damp

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Transmission oil leak from transfer box area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,125 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parkbrake binding slightly.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Transmission oil leak from transfer box area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Oct 2012 37,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,697 miles

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

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

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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BV59 RDX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV59 RDX, 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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BV59 RDX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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