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178,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle waxoyled
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
under tray fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills and inner sills rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake pedal slightly low reserve
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills and inner sills rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake pedal slightly low reserve
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from dash blocking view of road ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod inner ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
oil level warning fault
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at rear lower wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from dash blocking view of road ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod inner ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper wishbones front inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
oil level warning fault
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine oil level sensor fault
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine oil level sensor fault
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILS TO LOCK
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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SY59 CXF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SY59 CXF, 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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SY59 CXF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2009.
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