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DU59 UKH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 142,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 142,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 140,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule The ferrules on both front flexible brake hoses are corroded where they attach to the top arms. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,428 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules where they attach to the top arms. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,798 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded at the ends. (where the plastic cover finishes) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,957 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 123,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The end section of the nearside front to rear where it clips into the floor pan above the rear subframe. (marked with yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.80 mm and bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The end of the nearside front to rear that feeds into the nearside rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.70 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The end of the nearside front to rear that feeds into the nearside rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.70 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Leaking from the bleed nipple. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,717 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 101,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 74,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,941 miles

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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DU59 UKH 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 68.8%.

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 DU59 UKH, 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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DU59 UKH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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