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AF59 XEL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

185,262 mi
Last recorded185,262 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 185,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 177,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 170,972 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,371 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 149,328 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,320 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,319 miles

Brake performance not tested park brake fault (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,426 miles

O/s wing mirror cracked.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,427 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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AF59 XEL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

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

Is AF59 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 XEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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