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VO59 VHK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,698 mi
Last recorded201,698 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 VHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 201,698 miles

Nearside Front 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))

coolant level low

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 187,691 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 175,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 175,442 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 162,507 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 162,490 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 148,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, just passable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,957 miles

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

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 131,865 miles

Brake performance not tested rear park brake fault (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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 brake pad warning wire defective

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,283 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,612 miles

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

front inner brake pad looks low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,232 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 VHK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO59 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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