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RV59 HLZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,843 mi
Last recorded165,843 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 HLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 165,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 165,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 160,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 30 Oct 2020 160,056 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,999 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 150,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 150,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear from rear upper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear from upper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,704 miles

Rear Seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,878 miles

Front Pads 50% /discs worn

Front tyres worn

Nearside Rear tyre wall worn

Rear pads 50% discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2016 109,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Pads 50% /discs worn

Front tyres worn

Rear pads 50% discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,886 miles

Front no plate slight deterioated

Offside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres tread low

Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,651 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats removed and dog compartment fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,651 miles

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

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

rear seats removed and dog compartment fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,573 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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RV59 HLZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV59 HLZ, 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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RV59 HLZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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