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AU59 VMV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,839 mi
Last recorded113,839 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,839 miles

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,828 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,828 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner sil (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner sil (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,880 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,531 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,933 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2013 38,933 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,548 miles

Nearside 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 VMV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

AU59 VMV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AU59 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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