MOT Status
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173,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm getting corroded
Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm near limit of corrosion
Offside Rear brake pipe to caliper hose on limit of corrosion
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
rear chassis areas and suspension arms getting corroded in places
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm getting corroded
Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm near limit of corrosion
Offside Rear brake pipe to caliper hose on limit of corrosion
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
rear chassis areas and suspension arms getting corroded in places
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded in mounting clip
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers alnd under trays fitted obscuring testable components
front and rear suspension components and chassis getting corroded in places
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded in mounting clip
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers alnd under trays fitted obscuring testable components
front and rear suspension components and chassis getting corroded in places
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
rear suspension and chassis slightly corroded in places
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake back plate getting corroded
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
rear suspension and chassis slightly corroded in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lamps affected when rear fog lamp switched on (4.2.3 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
both front tyres worn on both edges
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe over rear diff close to limit. (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn heavily. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs excessively worn (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn heavily. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe over rear diff very close to limit. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Lower engine bay area ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ59 VAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HJ59 VAA, 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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HJ59 VAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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