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LN53 GWS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,698 mi
Last recorded164,698 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 GWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 164,698 miles

ALL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2023 152,201 miles

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

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

UNDERBODY CORRORSION /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,907 miles

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

Front Outer both cv boots deteriorated

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes, front and rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded / muddy

Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,078 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 131,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,518 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 123,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,562 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 114,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,157 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 107,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,118 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear has slight corrosion in the securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear has slight corrosion within the securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked ,lamp filled with water (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear has slight corrosion in the securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear has slight corrosion within the securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked ,lamp filled with water (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,736 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,506 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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LN53 GWS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LN53 GWS, 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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LN53 GWS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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