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WN59 FMJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,990 mi
Last recorded179,990 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 FMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 179,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,003 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 169,997 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes, wheel loose/moving excessively in arch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 155,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under shields Fitted obscuring full inspection of some compnents

Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under shields fitted obscuring veiw

Fail 14 Sep 2020 141,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

under shields fitted obscuring veiw

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,940 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 120,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,120 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,061 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Advise brake pad warning light on pads ok for test

Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 98,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,602 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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WN59 FMJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN59 FMJ, 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 WN59 FMJ registered?

WN59 FMJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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