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AU59 RWX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,159 mi
Last recorded182,159 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 182,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 177,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 169,636 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 169,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 162,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 162,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 143,934 miles

Covers and under-trays fitted

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 132,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 113,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 99,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 78,392 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)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 61,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 61,825 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 40,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn

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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AU59 RWX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU59 RWX, 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 AU59 RWX registered?

AU59 RWX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 RWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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