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WAZ 388

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,251 mi
Last recorded166,251 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 388
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 166,251 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 163,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 152,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,183 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 145,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,923 miles

Suspension light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 132,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 16 May 2013 76,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2012 59,595 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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WAZ 388 is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAZ 388, 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 WAZ 388 registered?

WAZ 388 is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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