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BG59 FYT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025

Emissions too clean at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2025

Emissions too clean at time of test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 165,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2023 160,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 154,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 149,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 147,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 159,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,527 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 144,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,217 miles

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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BG59 FYT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG59 FYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 FYT registered?

BG59 FYT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is BG59 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 FYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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