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AF59 UAD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,542 miles

REAR SEAT BELT STALK DAMAGED BU WORKING OK

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,290 miles

Air suspension stuck in one setting and warning light illuminated, but suspension still working.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over rear arm. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear O/S seatbelt stork casing missing.

Rear Rear wiper split

Fail 3 Jul 2019 94,290 miles

Suspension system inoperative Warning light on dash indicating a fault with the system. (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over rear arm. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear O/S seatbelt stork casing missing.

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wings rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wings rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below limits check clean all brake pipes now (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AF59 UAD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF59 UAD, 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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AF59 UAD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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