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WK59 SWJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 SWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 127,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 117,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 105,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 98,797 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 98,797 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,901 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,610 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WK59 SWJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

WK59 SWJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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