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AF59 XHC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,924 mi
Last recorded187,924 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 187,924 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side body corroded an outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2025 182,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage, just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 177,164 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 168,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 159,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 159,429 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 153,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 153,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 148,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,948 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 139,941 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,751 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 128,751 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 110,471 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 110,471 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,697 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 95,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 73,026 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper poor

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,057 miles

Both front tyres are worn at the inner shoulder

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,738 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 XHC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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