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WK59 BYD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 BYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,495 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 255 55 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 137,495 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 255 55 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,693 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 50,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated + bordering legal tread depth minimum (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,183 miles

two front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,881 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,047 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 25,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,705 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn and discs slightly corroded

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,978 miles

decelerometer brake test carried out in wet condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,250 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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WK59 BYD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK59 BYD, 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 WK59 BYD registered?

WK59 BYD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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