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BX59 GYT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,380 mi
Last recorded153,380 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 GYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 153,380 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 142,072 miles

Nearside sill holed not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,264 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,117 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Rubber gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Rubber gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 82,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Rubber gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Rubber gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,645 miles

Offside Rear tyre near limit on inside

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,541 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,526 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 GYT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BX59 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

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

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