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DX59 FAA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

261,621 mi
Last recorded261,621 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 FAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 261,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 255,167 miles

hand brake mechanism noisey but operating

Pass 8 Nov 2018 239,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 231,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 230,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 228,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 225,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 222,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 182,875 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 182,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DX59 FAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX59 FAA, 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 DX59 FAA registered?

DX59 FAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is DX59 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 FAA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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