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BX59 FHP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,823 mi
Last recorded157,823 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 157,823 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 144,000 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row rear both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,438 miles

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

underside dirty at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2024 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch not locking (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside dirty at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,377 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,806 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

underside dirty at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,657 miles

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

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

prop shaft centre rubber support / mount quite badly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin between 4 - 5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the outer edge of the tread within the centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin between 4 - 5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cut to tyre tread deep enough to reach the cords but not exceeding 25mm in length

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 3mm (3.5.1g)

parking brake effort slightly low at 18%

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,935 miles

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

OS 2nd row outer seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hydra bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

OS 2nd row outer seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hydra bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 59,579 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,500 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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BX59 FHP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc 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 BX59 FHP, 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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BX59 FHP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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