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FG59 WWV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 159,685 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 159,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2022 152,390 miles

Rear propshaft centre bearing rubber bush split

Slight corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Fail 25 Jun 2022 152,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear propshaft centre bearing rubber bush split

Slight corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 3 Jul 2021 147,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

steering column electric motor has play in coupling joint (but not enough to stop it holding the column in the set position)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,272 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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FG59 WWV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG59 WWV, 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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FG59 WWV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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