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FE59 VXN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,059 mi
Last recorded202,059 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 VXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 202,059 miles

tailgate not opening

Pass 18 Feb 2021 194,189 miles

Tailgate not open

Fail 18 Feb 2021 194,189 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tailgate not open

Pass 28 Feb 2020 184,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tailgate will not open

Pass 28 Feb 2019 163,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 140,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 120,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,420 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,165 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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FE59 VXN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE59 VXN, 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 FE59 VXN registered?

FE59 VXN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FE59 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 VXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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