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W6 FMB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,125 mi
Last recorded153,125 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 FMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 153,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 146,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tie rod end ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear tie rod end ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 133,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tie rod end ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear tie rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 104,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,941 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,941 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,458 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm 255 55 19VXL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards fitted

unable to spin wheels due to 4x4 system

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,545 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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W6 FMB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W6 FMB, 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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W6 FMB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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