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WJ59 OVU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,938 miles

Both front lower arm, rear bushes have movement

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2021 115,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front lower arm, rear bushes have movement

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

vehicle battery flat

Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,793 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,184 miles

Front number plate damaged .

Offside Rear Tyre worn edges /close to wear bars .

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,370 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,194 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,009 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,635 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 OVU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

WJ59 OVU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 OVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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