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WF59 FNY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 Limit final result 2.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in luggage compartment (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 94,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.34 result 1.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 86,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR HOSE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR HOSE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,914 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 66,914 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,483 miles

2 x front lower suspension bushes showing wear

2 x front tyres worn to 2.5mm approx. + slight steering vibration replace a.s.a.p.

rear prop shaft centre bearing rubber split

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

2 x front lower suspension bushes showing wear

2 x front tyres worn to 2.5mm approx. + slight steering vibration replace a.s.a.p.

rear prop shaft centre bearing rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,892 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,152 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,058 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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WF59 FNY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF59 FNY, 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 WF59 FNY registered?

WF59 FNY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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