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FE59 VXZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 144,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 144,457 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 130,252 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,955 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing rubber deteriorated. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,353 miles

brake pipes greased

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,829 miles

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 bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,431 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front to rear brake pipes hidden in under covers unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,301 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front to rear brake pipes hidden in under covers unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,665 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 VXZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FE59 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

FE59 VXZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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