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DU59 GFY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,228 mi
Last recorded93,228 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 GFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 73,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 63,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,756 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 18,238 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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DU59 GFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DU59 GFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU59 GFY registered?

DU59 GFY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DU59 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 GFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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