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DE59 FOD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

201,673 mi
Last recorded201,673 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 201,673 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 193,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 184,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 155,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 139,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 118,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,534 miles

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

front screen cracked on n/s

slight movement in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,564 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 66,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,320 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,459 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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DE59 FOD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DE59 FOD, 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 DE59 FOD registered?

DE59 FOD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is DE59 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 FOD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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