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BV59 RFL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,285 mi
Last recorded168,285 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 RFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,285 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,299 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 157,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,218 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 144,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 136,320 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet weather, under try fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 136,315 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet weather, under try fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 121,952 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,599 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 91,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,202 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,202 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,390 miles

3rd row seats folded down preventing full inspection of adult belts

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)

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 RFL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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