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AD59 AVO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,574 mi
Last recorded162,574 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 AVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 162,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 150,458 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 150,445 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested decelerometer test and bonnet wont close (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently will not latch (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet misaligned still providing sufficient fluid

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

Offside Rear pad warning wire insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe slightly corroded or not possible to fully examine (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 141,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,042 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 123,924 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,376 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,204 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,273 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 62,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,377 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,100 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,312 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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AD59 AVO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD59 AVO, 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 AD59 AVO registered?

AD59 AVO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 2009.

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