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AF59 XEH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 127,949 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working + loose (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,978 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle is corroded all over

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 124,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 113,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm / slight wearing outer edge

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,721 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,774 miles

Front wiper blades smeary but clearing ok

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,777 miles

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

Front wiper blades smeary but clearing ok

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XEH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XEH, 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 AF59 XEH registered?

AF59 XEH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 XEH safe to buy?

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