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AU59 VNX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,407 mi
Last recorded154,407 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 154,407 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 154,403 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 150,798 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2024 150,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 143,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between both flexi hoses corroded on the ends (1.1.11 (c))

nearside exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 109,800 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 101,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,842 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,329 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

osr brake pads or hand brake binding

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,504 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre sidewall cut, but does not have cords exposed

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,584 miles

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

front and rear tyres getting close to legal limit

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 VNX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

AU59 VNX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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