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VO59 KBY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 KBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension fault warning on dashboard. Recommend check and repair.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,176 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension fault warning on dashboard. Recommend check and repair.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 72,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both aero style blades. (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,718 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. No cords exposed.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,936 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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VO59 KBY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO59 KBY, 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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VO59 KBY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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