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BX59 GYJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,794 mi
Last recorded177,794 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 GYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 177,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 163,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 163,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 153,582 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 153,580 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested HAND BRAKE INOPERATIVE (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak SNAPPED PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES ABOVE DIFF (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,156 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 141,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,111 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 42,365 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,191 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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BX59 GYJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

BX59 GYJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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