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DB59 CLB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,434 mi
Last recorded157,434 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB59 CLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 157,434 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,863 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 147,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 142,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,252 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 119,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,837 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,484 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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DB59 CLB 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 DB59 CLB, 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 DB59 CLB registered?

DB59 CLB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is DB59 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB59 CLB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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