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A16 GYP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 165,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 149,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 149,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside sill step corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,049 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated corrosion/rust around uj (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside step heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,623 miles

Drivers side step corroded to excess

No smoke recorded at test

Fail 7 Apr 2017 121,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and nail in outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

ALL tyres worn on edges close to limit

Drivers side step corroded to excess

No smoke recorded at test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,688 miles

play in rear upper suspension arm bushes

rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,654 miles

Offside Front Alloy Wheel Damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,494 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight flat spot on offside front wheel rim

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,900 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 54,735 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,735 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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A16 GYP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 A16 GYP, 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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A16 GYP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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