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BN59 XPX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across top arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 139,655 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across top arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across top arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 130,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,647 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 121,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,034 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,861 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,873 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,516 miles

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

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal top of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,495 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has small cut

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,739 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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BN59 XPX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 BN59 XPX, 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 BN59 XPX registered?

BN59 XPX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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