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WJ59 EWV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,162 mi
Last recorded123,162 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 123,162 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 123,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,742 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of rear upper suspension arm pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush in bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of rear upper suspension arm pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 83,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of rear upper suspension arm pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush in bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of rear upper suspension arm pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (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 On top of rear upper suspension arm pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush in bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of rear upper suspension arm pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,869 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,848 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Grease being sprayed around the back of the hub (2.5.C.1a)

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

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,985 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,595 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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WJ59 EWV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ59 EWV, 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 WJ59 EWV registered?

WJ59 EWV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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