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BX59 FYR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,208 mi
Last recorded153,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 153,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,380 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 144,380 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,956 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,350 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 127,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,841 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,051 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 FYR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX59 FYR, 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 BX59 FYR registered?

BX59 FYR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is BX59 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX59 FYR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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