MOT Status
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180,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear door damaged slightly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear door damaged slightly
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside rear door slightly damaged
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nearside rear door slightly damaged
NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Intermittant fault with air suspension. Warning light on dashboard. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Door heavily damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside upper arm pipes heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floorpan corroding in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Intermittant fault with air suspension. Warning light on dashboard. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Door heavily damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable fouling on inside of wheel (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside upper arm pipes heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floorpan corroding in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FD09 DFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD09 DFY, 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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FD09 DFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2009.
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