MOT Status
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157,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm < 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Tank Cradle Corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Tank Cradle Corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
undertray & engine cover fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front arm bushes worn
front brake discs worn
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX59 DZH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VX59 DZH, 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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VX59 DZH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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