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PK59 BFN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,301 mi
Last recorded145,301 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 BFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 145,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside air suspension tank insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 145,301 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside air suspension tank insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 139,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 139,235 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boths sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,376 miles

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

Covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside rear suspension

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

wiper torn

Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 115,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,577 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,106 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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PK59 BFN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK59 BFN, 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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PK59 BFN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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