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WJ59 MXV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,030 mi
Last recorded106,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 MXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,593 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,131 miles

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

Warning message for electric parking brake (auto release) parking brake functioning

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,207 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,207 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,258 miles

Offside and Nearside rear tyres warning on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres warning on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,809 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 72,022 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres under 3mm

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,182 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres under 3mm

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 MXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

WJ59 MXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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