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WJ59 OKS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,286 mi
Last recorded214,286 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 214,286 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 214,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 198,550 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 178,707 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,783 miles

offside side step corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,502 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,482 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 93,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav mount (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer tyre bold

Offside Rear on 2mm

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Rear both handbrake hooks wearing thin

brake pad warning light on , amber light

unable to check 6th and 7th row seats ,belts and buckles as boot full

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,387 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 85,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,619 miles

all brake discs & pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OKS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

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

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