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AU59 RYW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,378 mi
Last recorded138,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 138,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 138,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,314 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 121,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2023 113,655 miles

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

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,490 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255 55 19 111v xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,782 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and lower ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and lower ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,504 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,376 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Brake pads appear low

Ns door mirror glass is damaged

Ns rear occasional seat belt web is damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,483 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake check required as pads appear low

Os front tyre has worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,938 miles

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)

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 RYW 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 83.3%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

AU59 RYW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 RYW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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