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VN59 FVE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,793 mi
Last recorded144,793 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 FVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 143,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight Transfer box fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 135,601 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 132,389 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,917 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,090 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,938 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,722 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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VN59 FVE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN59 FVE, 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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What year was VN59 FVE registered?

VN59 FVE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 FVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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