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FP59 UZY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,764 mi
Last recorded151,764 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 UZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 139,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyre treads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 139,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyre treads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 127,872 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 127,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to below 0mm on inner edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 115,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to below 0mm on inner edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FP59 UZY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP59 UZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP59 UZY registered?

FP59 UZY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FP59 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 UZY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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