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BD59 WNY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,284 mi
Last recorded152,284 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 WNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 152,284 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle's outer casing is missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door handle is deteriorated

Offside Rear Lamp is deteriorated and has a build up of condensation

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle's outer casing is missing

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2025 145,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 140,598 miles

Nearside Front door handle has been modified

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism's outer casing is missing, does not effect its operation

Fail 13 May 2024 140,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door handle has been modified

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism's outer casing is missing, does not effect its operation

Pass 26 May 2023 136,137 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,145 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 127,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,418 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 104,583 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,498 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD59 WNY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD59 WNY, 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 BD59 WNY registered?

BD59 WNY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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