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FJ59 EZG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,639 mi
Last recorded146,639 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 EZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R LEAD TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

O/S & N/S SILL COVER FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front to rear inner entire sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 146,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/F & N/S/F OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R & N/S/R OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F & N/S/F OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R LEAD TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

O/S & N/S SILL COVER FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front to rear inner entire sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 135,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear at rear above axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear at rear above axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe feral slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under bonnet plastic panels obstructing view of MOT components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and heavily worn on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,295 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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FJ59 EZG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ59 EZG, 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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FJ59 EZG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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